Future of plant protection: BMEL presents new incentives for agriculture

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Erfahren Sie in unserem Artikel, wie das BMEL mit seinem Zukunftsprogramm Pflanzenschutz innovative Ansätze zur Sicherstellung der Pflanzenschutzmittelzulassung verfolgt. Der Industrieverband Agrar (IVA) fordert neben Anreizen auch eine breitere Verfügbarkeit von chemisch-synthetischen und biologischen Mitteln, um Ertragsausfälle zu vermeiden und die Biodiversität zu fördern. Lesen Sie mehr über die Herausforderungen und Lösungen für die Landwirtschaft in Deutschland.
In our article, learn how the BMEL follows innovative approaches to ensure plant protection approval with its future program. In addition to incentives, the Agrar industrial association (IVA) also requires broader availability of chemical-synthetic and biological means to avoid earnings failures and to promote biodiversity. Read more about the challenges and solutions for agriculture in Germany. (Symbolbild/MB)

innovations for sustainable agriculture: the way to effective pesticides

The challenges of modern agriculture require new approaches and solutions in the field of crop protection. The Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture (BMEL) recently presented a future program of crop protection in Berlin that focuses on incentives and voluntary measures. However, the crucial question remains how the approval system for pesticides, including innovative chemical-synthetic substances, can be optimized in order to counter the progressive loss of effective active ingredients.

agriculture is increasingly faced with earnings failures that are directly related to the effects of climate change. Massive weather influences and the introduction of new pests pose major challenges for farmers. A recent example is the grain losses in potatoes caused by a pair of pairs and the reed glass floral culinary cicada. In such cases, the availability of effective pesticides proves to be essential.

The industrial association Agrar e. V. (IVA) emphasizes the need for a wide range of pesticides for closing control gaps. Dr. Mark Winter, head of the Science and Innovation Competence Field in the IVA, emphasizes: "The improvement in the availability of biological and modern chemical-synthetic means should be in the foreground when discussing; further restrictions are counterproductive." This view is particularly important because the loss of biodiversity in the agricultural landscape has increased and a careful management of the resources is essential.

A recently published study by HFFA Research, which was commissioned by the IVA, shows that the complete waiver of chemical-synthetic pesticides does not have a positive effect on biodiversity. Instead, the study calls for a balanced approach that integrates both economic and ecological goals. In order to promote biodiversity, the common agricultural policy (GAP) should actively act with corresponding measures.

The discussion about pesticides is not just a question of agriculture, but also affects all of society. An innovative and sustainable agriculture that takes into account both ecological and economic needs is crucial for the future. The industry representing the IVA has the potential to make a significant contribution with modern products and thus to master the challenges of the future.

In conclusion, it is essential that everyone involved - from political decision -makers to farmers - are working together on solutions that enable sustainable agricultural development. Only through a balanced and well thought -out approach can we make sure that the agricultural landscape remains both productive and diverse.