Abstract
The European Green Deal notes the urgent need to reduce the use/risk of pesticides. To achieve reduction targets, a legally binding proposal (Sustainable Use Regulation, SUR), which outlined approaches (e.g. Integrated Pest Management, IPM) to reduce pesticide usage has been adopted. From the SUR, Member States must design binding crop-specific rules for pest management. Ambitious; the challenge is magnified by the (i) absence of a guidance framework to support Member States to develop crop-specific rules (ii) need to identify cost-effective supports that minimise the use/risk of pesticides beyond obligatory baseline requirements (iii) lack of a forum for proactive stakeholder engagement. In response, Agrowise will develop tailored recommendations for major arable and perennial crops, [as well as grasslands]. Adhering to IPM principles encompassing diverse pedoclimatic conditions, Agrowise will lead the co-design of a guidance framework that enables the development of crop-specific rules, while also coordinating a forum of competent authorities and relevant stakeholder groups. This will deliver an essential mechanism to support constructive, problem solving, harmonizing approaches across the EU while also assessing IPM tailored support schemes. Agrowise goals will be achieved via a consortium of research institutions/competent authorities (from 8 Member States), collectively providing extensive transdisciplinary experience and sectoral understanding of crop protection and agroecological transition determinants. The strategic aim of Agrowise is to support an evidence-based implementation of the SUR. The consortium will draw collective expertise from members in the European Research Alliance “Towards a chemical Pesticide-Free Agriculture" to achieve this. By supporting Member States in setting up, assessing and implementing crop-specific rules in accordance with IPM principles, Agrowise will contribute to the adoption of assessed IPM practices, thereby supporting EU
Project details
Unibo Team Leader: Francesco Spinelli
Unibo involved Department/s:
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agro-Alimentari
Coordinator:
Institut National De Recherche Pour L'Agriculture, L'Alimentation Et L'Environnement-Inrae(France)
Other Participants:
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Università di Bologna
(Italy)
Total Eu Contribution: Euro (EUR) 1.948.846,00
Project Duration in months: 20
Start Date:
01/05/2024
End Date:
31/12/2025
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This project has received funding from the European Union's LIFE Programme under grant agreement No 101148740