The coffin fly (Megaselia scalaris), a frenemy (friend and enemy) insect
The coffin fly (Megaselia scalaris) is found widely distributed in warm regions of the world. Its name comes from the fact that adults dig holes ... Read more→
Which crop protection products are allowed in organic agriculture in the European Union (for both domestic production and import)?
The European Union Commission defined a list of allowed plant protection products for organic agriculture on its Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008, Annex II. This ... Read more→
Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC): modes of action (MoA) list and codes update
On June, 1 the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) updated its mode of action (MoA) code list for several active ingredients. For example, some substances’ MoA ... Read more→
Chlorpyrifos: are there alternatives?
Chlorpyrifos and methyl-chlorpyrifos are insecticide organophosphates launched by Dow-agriscience in the 60´s and 80´s respectively. Several countries and regions have recently banned or restricted them. The ... Read more→
Towards true Traceability
Actors in the food chain are committed to food quality and safety – and need to assure the reliability of all suppliers. A food chain ... Read more→