Hulot J.F., Hiller N. (2021). Exploring the benefits of biocontrol for sustainable agriculture: a literature review on biocontrol in light of the European Green Deal. Brussels : Institute for European Environmental Policy. 37 p.
https://ieep.eu/publications/exploring-the-benefits-of-biocontrol-for-sustainable-agriculture
https://ieep.eu/publications/exploring-the-benefits-of-biocontrol-for-sustainable-agriculture
Titre : | Exploring the benefits of biocontrol for sustainable agriculture: a literature review on biocontrol in light of the European Green Deal |
Auteurs : | J.F. Hulot ; N. Hiller |
Type de document : | Rapport, Expertise, Working Paper |
Editeur : | Brussels : Institute for European Environmental Policy, 2021 |
Format : | 37 p. |
Langues : | Anglais |
Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.6 - Technique Agricole (sols, engrais, mécanisation)Thésaurus IAMM AGRICULTURE ; LUTTE BIOLOGIQUE ; PROTECTION DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT ; DURABILITE ; BIODIVERSITE ; SANTE PUBLIQUE ; SOL ; ECONOMIE AGRICOLE ; CLIMAT |
Résumé : |
In creating a sustainable and healthy food system, reducing the pressure on the environment is key. As a non-chemical and targeted input, biocontrol can offer a systemic and balanced solution for sustainable agriculture. This new report explores the benefits of biocontrol and the role it could play in the implementation of the European Green Deal.
The effect of plant protection methods on biodiversity and health are now at the centre of political and technical discussions. In face of the upcoming revision of the Sustainable Use Directive, a milestone within the implementation of the Green Deal objectives, it is essential to explore sustainable alternatives. As a non-chemical and targeted input, biocontrol can offer a systemic and balanced solution for sustainable agriculture. Biocontrol forms an understanding of the farm ecosystem of life cycles, insects behaviour and the influence of agronomic practices on plant health. It thereby becomes a key enabler of the European Green Deal, particularly for the Farm-to-Fork objectives. This report gathers evidence on the role that biocontrol can play in sustainable agriculture, particularly in terms of benefits for biodiversity. The literature review examines definitions around biocontrol, the literature on benefits with regard to biodiversity, soil and human health, current efficacy levels and market position, and potential wider impacts on farm economics and climate considerations. |
Note de contenu : |
1. Exploring the benefits of biocontrol introduction
2. Relevant definitions 3. Technical aspects, use and market 4. Benefits for biodiversity, soil and human health 5. Wider impacts on farm economics, climate and governance |
Cote : | En ligne |
URL / DOI : | https://ieep.eu/publications/exploring-the-benefits-of-biocontrol-for-sustainable-agriculture |