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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

APAARI Community of Practice Biopesticides

29 January 2025. Asia-Pacific Biopesticides Community of Practice (ABCOP) - For the Promotion of Biopesticides and Enhancement of Trade Opportunities

Biopesticides, with their low or negligible chemical residues, enable farmers to meet MRL requirements, access global markets, and contribute to food security.

  • Dr. Ravi Khetarpal Executive Director Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions Thailand - Highlights from ABCoP 2024 Setting the Stage for 2025
  • Dr. S N Sushil Director ICAR - National Bureau of Agricultural Insect resources India - Potential of Biopesticides to Replace Chemical Pesticides Gradually: A Myth or a Reality?

Resource:

Darshika Senadheera, Ravi Khetarpal (2025) Highlights from ABCoP 2024 Setting the Stage for 2025 18 pp.

APAARI launched the Asia-Pacific Biopesticide Community of Practice (ABCoP) in May 2024, with the support of FAO, STDF, government agencies, private sector and international organizations such as AARINENA and FARA, to bring together stakeholders from the biopesticide sector, including industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, national representatives and other key actors.

The biopesticides industry's future is promising, with over 300 global companies developing products for pests, diseases, weeds, and nematodes. While bioinsecticides lead the market, bionematicides are gaining momentum. Growing interest from investors, manufacturers, and consumers signals strong
growth potential, driving innovation and expansion in coming years.

The ABCoP program highlights the transformative potential of biopesticides in agriculture while emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration, innovation, regulatory reform, and education. These efforts are essential to fully realizing the potential of biopesticides in ensuring sustainable food production and trade in the region


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