Invitation to the International Online Symposium Pesticide Reduction Event / 6.06.2024

The international online symposium titled "Pesticide Reduction Event: Supporting the Transition Towards Pesticide Reduction Across Europe" will take place on Friday, June 28th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will highlight the role of Green Deal research projects in reducing the use of chemical plant protection products and mitigating associated risks.

During the symposium, recent research findings from across Europe will be presented. Experts from practice, researchers, and policymakers will share their recommendations for the sustainable use of plant protection products in Europe.

The European project IPM Decisions, which concluded at the end of May, will also be featured. This project established the free online "IPM Decisions platform" (https://www.platform.ipmdecisions.net/), providing farmers, agricultural advisors, and other users with access to numerous decision support systems (DSS) for integrated pest management across Europe. These systems predict pest and disease risks based on weather data for selected locations. The platform is available in Slovenian and currently supports two DSS tested for Slovenia (for the codling moth Cydia pomonella (L) on apple and pear). Additional decision support systems not yet validated for use in Slovenia are also available.

Participation in the symposium is free of charge, and the event will be conducted in English. Registration is required and can be completed at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/n86ffznx .

Event Details:

What: Online Symposium "Pesticide Reduction Event: Supporting the Transition Towards Pesticide Reduction Across Europe"
When: Friday, June 28th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Online (Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/n86ffznx) 
Cost: Free