On June 6 and 7, the international conference “BIOPESTICIDES EUROPE 2023” took place, held in Brussels this time. The event brought together key players in this industry for two days to discuss the latest changes, challenges, and developments within the sector. Highlights included updates on European regulation of biopesticides, the global biopesticide market, environmental effects, biopesticides for a sustainable future, microbial and non-microbial products, modes of action, and much more. Additionally, various experts from the industry and academia presented their case studies. One of them was BIOVEGEN, which participated with a presentation on biopesticides “Moving Towards the Globalisation of Biopesticides & a Healthier Ecosystem.”
Furthermore, BIOVEGEN, which participated with a presentation on biopesticides, mentioned the FitoNet Operational Group, explaining the evolution of this innovative project aimed at developing a digital environment and living laboratories to enhance agronomically relevant phytogenetic resources.
The FitoNet Operational Group, equipped with a budget of 594,138.18 euros, is co-financed by the European Union at 80% from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and 20% from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, with the Directorate General for Rural Development, Innovation and Agro-food Training (DGDRIFA) being the managing authority responsible for implementing the aid.
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