European Scientific Conference - Towards a pesticide-free agriculture

[EVENT] European Scientific Conference - Towards a pesticide-free agriculture

02 June 2022

Dijon, France

Invitation to the European Scientific Conference "What research to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal on the reduction of the use of pesticides?" on June 2 and 3, 2022 in Dijon (France). Registration is free and open from February 22, 2022 to May 20, 2022.

In order to meet the objectives defined in the European Green Deal including a reduction by 50% in the use and risks of chemical pesticides, by 2030, new research strategies are required to support the transition of our agricultural systems. To discuss these strategies and whithin the framework of the French UE Presidency, the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) organizes a conference entitled "What research to meet the pesticides reduction objectives embedded in the European Green Deal?"

Co-sponsored by the French Priority Research Program "Growing and Protecting crops Differently" and the European Research Alliance "Towards a Chemical Pesticide free Agriculture", the conference will be held on June 2 and 3, 2022 in Dijon (France). It will present to researchers and professionals from all over Europe the latest scientific advances that will provide solutions to pave the way "towards a pesticide free agriculture".

Presentations of scientific work, discussions, round tables, field visits and the exhibition of more than 50 scientific posters will be proposed during these two days around six major themes:

  • Cropping systems
  • Genetics and breeding of new cultivars for new services
  • Bio-inspired management of Crop Health
  • Agrifood system transformation
  • Towards pesticide free perennial crops
  • Public policies for a transition towards pesticide-free agriculture

Practical informations and registration form are available on the following dedicated web page: click here

Contact: ppr-cpa@inrae.fr

Modification date : 29 August 2023 | Publication date : 21 August 2023