Biopesticides: The Regulatory Challenge
31st October 2007, Warwick HRI
Biopesticides are pest management tools that are based on beneficial micro organisms,
nematodes or other biologically-based active ingredients which contribute to the
sustainable crop protection of plants. Biopesticides can be highly valuable components of
Integrated Pest Management.
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Problems with natural resistance and the withdrawal of products mean fewer chemical
pesticides are available on the market for crop protection.
This meeting will present findings from an interdisciplinary research project at Warwick
University on the environmental and regulatory sustainability of biopesticides as
alternatives to chemical pesticides in the food chain.
Sponsored by RELU and AgraQuest, this meeting will be held at Warwick HRI, The
University of Warwick, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF
PROGRAMME
10:00
Registration
10:20
Welcome and Introduction
10:30 - 11:15
Dave Chandler & Wyn Grant, University of Warwick
Biopesticides: Environmental and regulatory sustainability
11:15 - 12:00
Don Edgecomb, Agraquest
The Agraquest Pipeline – biological and natural based technologies
12:00 - 12:45
Industry Spokesperson
12:45 - 13:45
LUNCH
13:45 - 14:30
Peter C. Leendertse, CLM, Netherlands
Natural pesticide experiences from the Netherlands
14:30 - 15:15
Richard Davis, Pesticide Safety Directorate
The Regulatory response: the Biopesticide Scheme
15:15
Discussion and Conclusions
How to find us
Exit M40 (Jtn 15) and follow signs for Wellesbourne along the A429. Warwick
HRI is on the right after 3 miles. From Stratford-upon-Avon take the B4086 to
Wellesbourne. After 5 miles, turn left at roundabout onto the A429. Warwick HRI
is on the left after ½ mile.
Rail: Warwick Parkway (7miles) Coventry (18miles), Leamington Spa (6miles)
Birmingham International Airport (20 miles).
Registration for this event is £35.00 per person and includes lunch. BASIS points will be awarded.
For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Jeanette Horton by email:
jeanette.horton@warwick.ac.uk or Tel: 02476 574455.
(Closing date for reserving places is 24th October 2007)