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Protecting water from spray drift, run-off and erosion (Article)
Published on 14-05-2013
ECPA hopes that BMPs will be used as a basis to inform, educate and train operators, advisers and stakeholders; in the classroom, in the field, and through practical demonstrations.
ECPA partnership publishes Best Management Practice guides for the protection of waterRead more
ECPA stakeholder gathering drives change for sustainable productive agriculture (Article)
Published on 12-04-2013
Exchanges focused on maintaining healthy biodiversity and productive agriculture, management of pesticides residues on food, farmer health, and minimising pesticide run-off to water.
Water, food, health and biodiversity topics lead the day as industry delivers open forum on pesticides and sustainable practicesRead more
The value of innovation and science (Article)
Published on 19-10-2012
Csaba Sándor Tabajdi (MEP) talked of the importance of providing the public with an objective point-of-view. (Photo: 'K4i')
Innovation event agrees research and development essential for European growthRead more
Assessment of the Economic Importance of Azoles in European Agriculture: Wheat Case Study (Article)
Published on 12-09-2012
The yield of wheat would decrease in the hypothesis that the use of azoles ceased - resulting in a loss of production. (Photo: 'net_efekt' Flickr)
An assessment of the socio-economic importance of azoles active substances in European agricultureRead more
Without fungicides a month’s pay is lost on the farm (Article)
Published on 27-06-2012
Proper chemical plant protection is extremely important for the profitability and competitiveness of agricultural production and for the income of those who work in agriculture. (Photo: 'Robert Crum' Flickr)
Plant protection safeguards earning powerRead more
Good natured (Article)
Published on 22-05-2012
As the world looks for sustainable solutions to feed a growing population, steps must be taken to avoid the unnecessary conversion of natural areas into farmland. (Photo: 'cropprotection' Flickr)
Efficient agriculture saves space for biodiversityRead more
The 9 billion people question (part 2) (Article)
Published on 24-02-2012
Protecting crops and avoiding crop loss to pests and disease is a significant contribution to sustainable agriculture. (Photo: 'CIMMYT' Flickr)
Yield gap is a tremendous opportunityRead more
Europe pleas for permanent solutions for minor uses (Article)
Published on 21-02-2012
‘Minor uses’ is a term that perhaps fails to suggest the importance of the fruits, vegetables, flowers and seeds that minor use products are designed to protect. (Photo: 'phil dokas' Flickr)
Our favourite fruits and vegetables at riskRead more
The 9 billion people question (part 1) (Article)
Published on 16-02-2012
“Yes, we can feed the world” The optimistic opener from José Graziano da Silva, Director General of the FAO. (Photo: 'ConferencesCEMEA' Flickr)
Yes, we can feed the worldRead more
Sustainability and productivity; can’t have one without the other (Article)
Published on 07-02-2012
The right perspective? EU pesticide regulations see fruits and vegetables classified as 'minor crops'. (Photo: 'Fovea Centralis' Flickr)
Minor use, major problem?Read more
Farming sustainably - for the long term (Article)
Published on 26-01-2012
Improved understanding of complex environmental and agricultural systems can deliver a sustainable food-secure future. (Photo: 'Kasaa' Flickr)
Can we measure sustainability?Read more
Annual ECPA crop protection statistical review published online (Article)
Published on 17-11-2011
Market value continued to decrease in 2010; however, employment showed some growth. (Photo: 'zen' Flickr)
Market value further decreases in 2010Read more
Hungry for Change? (Article)
Published on 25-10-2011
If you can't make it to Brussels on November 10th, watch LIVE online at www.hungry4change.eu, and join the discussion via Twitter and Facebook.
LIVE November 10th webcast as industry and stakeholders address the challenges of sustainable productive agricultureRead more
Is science the answer to the global food crisis? (Article)
Published on 27-09-2011
The world's population is likely to reach 9.5 billion by 2050, which means we will have to feed more people over the next 50 years than the last 10,000 years combined. (Photo: 'Maria Kristin Steinsson' Flickr)
New Statesman interview with Dominic DyerRead more
Growing knowledge and food (Article)
Published on 07-09-2011
You can play at being a farmer online; whilst a game reminds us that food is farmed, it teaches us little about the challenges of agriculture. (Photo: 'Idlepines' Flickr)
The importance of reconnecting with food and farming to address the challenges faced by today's societyRead more
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