Übersicht nicht chemischer Pflanzenschutzmaßnahmen

Publication: Infographic
Citation: Ecologic Institute 2022: Übersicht nicht chemischer Pflanzenschutzmaßnahmen. Infographic CC-BY 4.0.

The discussion about possible alternatives to conventional pesticides has gained momentum with the announcement of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy. The European Commission proposes a 50 percent reduction in synthetic and hazardous pesticides by 2030. But what are possible alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides? This infographic from Ecologic Institute shows indirect and direct non chemical crop protection measures.

The infographic is licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license, i.e. it may be used and adapted if Ecologic Institute is named as the author.

Possible alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides

Stocktaking and Alternatives to Pesticides in Agriculture

7 February 2023
Aaron Scheid

Presentation:Interview

Diverse crop rotation, mechanical weed control, beneficial insects to protect crops: According to a study commissioned by BUND, standard practice in organic farming could also be used more often by conventional farmers. Aaron Scheid from the Ecologic Institute and author of the study in an interview with Deutschlandfunk radio about non chemical plant protection measures.

Alternatives to Pesticides also Exist for Conventional Agriculture

23 November 2022
Aaron Scheid

Publication:Report

The study for BUND provides scientific input for the discussion on more environmentally friendly crop protection in the future. It provides an overview of the potentials and barriers associated with alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides, as well as approaches on the implementation of integrated pest management that have so far been given too little consideration. The study is available for download.

Alternativen zu chemisch-synthetischen Pestiziden in der Landwirtschaft

Zusammenfassung und Überblick zum aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Stand

Year 2022

Event:Digital Event

Pesticide reduction, which is urgently needed, is already anchored as a goal in the German coalition agreement between SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and FDP and also in the EU Commission's Farm to Fork Strategy. However, in order to motivate farmers to use non-chemical alternatives, some adjustments are still necessary. A financial compensation is an important part of this. We cordially invite you to the launch of the BUND study "Alternatives to chemical-synthetic pesticides in agriculture" and appreciate your interest.

Alternatives to Synthetic Chemical Pesticides in Agriculture

Online press conference of BUND and launch of the study

23 November 2022
online

Project

What are possible alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides without promoting the renaissance of genetic engineering? This brief study intends to provide an overview of the current state of science on possible alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides and to be understandable for non-experts.

Alternatives to Synthetic Chemical Pesticides

A scientific basis

Feb - May 2022

Language: German
Credits: Concept and content: Aaron Scheid, Melanie Kemper (Ecologic Institute)
Design: Noreen Matthes (Ecologic Institute)
Funding: Friends of the Earth Germany (FoE ), Germany
Published by: Ecologic Institute, Germany
Year: 2022
Project: Alternatives to Synthetic Chemical Pesticides
Project ID: 50086
Keywords: Agriculture

Biodiversity

Communication

Food

pesticides, plant protection products, biocides, alternative to pesticide use, agricultural measures

Germany

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