CropLife Europe

👊 You have yet to read our thoughts on the future of #SustainableAgriculture? 👉 You are in luck, find our latest op-ed by Olivier de Matos in Euronews here: https://shorturl.at/BEFNY 🤓 In this op-ed, we discuss how we can help 🇪🇺 European #farmers achieve their transition while staying competitive. We examine the pivotal role #policymakers play in steering this transformation and assert the need for a holistic approach to sustainable #agriculture. As we navigate the crossroads of #sustainability and agricultural #innovation, understanding these dynamics becomes paramount. Farmers need innovative tools and our sector stands ready to supply them. 🔗 For more on CropLife Europe's vision for the future of sustainable agriculture: https://shorturl.at/bqWY8 #AgInnovation #VisionforSustainableAg

The agricultural sector is on the brink of a technological revolution as digital and precision agronomy (DPA) gains traction, but is the industry ready for these advancements?   That's the question at the heart of this thought-provoking discussion on the Food Matters Live podcast in partnership with CropLife Europe. We're joined by their Director General Olivier de Matos to delve into the realm of DPA and its potential to revolutionise sustainable farming practices.   Missed it? Listen now on your chosen platform: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ensamm5n Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eY9iGt7b

🚀 This week, the #CropLifeEurope team is in Strasbourg, for the first plenary meeting of the new European Parliament. 🗓 So what's on the (very packed) agenda? ☑ The election of the President and Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament- Congratulations to Roberta Metsola! ↪ The election of the President of the European Commission and the announcement of the appointments to the committees. Looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces! Happy plenary! #EUelections #EuropeanParliament #Agriculture #Agtech

✍ We are proud to be a signatory of the Open Trade Coalition Declaration: Joining 31 other European trade associations advocating for an ambitious #EU trade policy that emphasises openness and market access. ⁉ Did you know that 1 in 5 jobs in the EU dependent on exports? #Trade is crucial for boosting EU exports, creating jobs, and enhancing supply chain resilience. ▶ We stress the importance of a balanced approach between strategic autonomy and open trade. Our goal is to support EU businesses and ensure fair and informed trade policies that benefit all. By supporting an active and ambitious Free Trade Agreement #FTA agenda, we aim to ensure a competitive, innovative, and sustainable future for European #agriculture. 👉 See the full declaration here: https://lnkd.in/deZjXjsz 👉 Press Release: https://lnkd.in/dnuhSqnG #OpenTrade #EUPolicy #TradePolicy European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) CAOBISCO CELCAA COCERAL spiritsEUROPE CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers CEMA CECIMO BusinessEurope Orgalim EuroCommerce Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association FEDIAF - The European Pet Food Industry

🗣 #NewMembers We are thrilled to welcome two new SME members to our community: AgroFresh & DETIA FREYBERG GmbH! AgroFresh: A dynamic company dedicated to enhancing the quality and extending the shelf-life of fresh produce while reducing food loss and waste. From a legacy of innovation that stretches back more than 40 years, AgroFresh addresses fresh produce supply chain challenges, offering a comprehensive range of near- and post-harvest solutions including digital technologies, plant-based coatings, integrated fungicide solutions, or SO2 generating sheets, among others. AgroFresh’s innovative approaches help delivering fresh, quality and sustainable produce from harvest to home. Detia Freyberg GmbH is the expert in the field of stored product protection. As the global market leader for innovative and customized solutions, Detia Freyberg guarantees comprehensive service and the supply of high-quality products. With over 800 employees worldwide and a diverse team from more than 25 nations, Detia Freyberg GmbH is an expert for the sustainable protection of stored goods during storage and transportation. Our global presence comprises 16 companies in 13 countries, enabling us to meet the individual needs of our customers around the world. We look forward to the valuable contributions and innovative solutions that AgroFresh and DETIA FREYBERG GMBH will bring to the #CropLifeEurope community. 🚢 Welcome aboard, AgroFresh and DETIA FREYBERG GMBH! #Agriculture #Innovation #EU #TradeAssociation #Agritech #CropProtection

🚀 We are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, featuring CropLife Europe’s Director General Olivier de Matos. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of digital and precision agriculture #DPA and its potential to revolutionise #SustainableAgriculture! 🌱🌍 🔍 What is digital and precision agriculture? 🤝🏻 When we talk about ‘#digital’; we are referring to all the software that helps farmers collect and analyse data from their fields. On the other hand, ‘precision agriculture’ is all about optimising how farmers use their inputs. It’s about making smart, informed decisions to manage their fields better. 🤳 🎧 In this episode, we discuss how new, innovative technologies can help tackle the big three challenges of our time: making healthy diets more affordable, ensuring better livelihoods for farmers, and improving environmental sustainability. We also discuss the challenges & opportunities of making DPA accessible to all #farmers, and the role CropLife Europe aims to play in this. ⏯️ Tune in to learn how #DPA can contribute to more sustainable farming practices and help secure our food future. 🍽️ #FoodMattersLive #Podcast #SustainableAgriculture #Digital #AgInnovation #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange

✍️ We are proud signatories of a Joint Statement on shaping the Next European Framework Programme #FP10, alongside more than 100 other associations. 🔬 In this Statement, we highlight the urgent need for increased investment in #research and #innovation. Enhanced investment in research and innovation is crucial for Europe's competitiveness. Pan-European collaborative research must be the cornerstone of FP10, addressing industrial needs with excellence. Some key priorities: 📌 A significant increase in the FP10 budget to support cutting-edge research and innovation. 📌 Strengthening public-private partnerships to drive #technological advancement and maintain Europe's position at the forefront of global innovation. 📖 Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/esQj_R7y

📍The Antwerp Declaration highlights the necessity for competitiveness in all sectors. 🔬 Innovation has always been the lifeblood of progress, and today, it needs to take centre stage in European agriculture. As we navigate the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity and increased demand for food production, competitiveness becomes a core principle at the heart of the future of agriculture. Together, we can unlock the future of European agriculture, creating a sustainable, resilient platform for growth, opportunity and progress 👩🔬🌍🌱

This week we celebrate International Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day! 🙌 At #CropLifeEurope, we are proud to represent a diverse group of companies, including #SMEs that drive progress through their commitment to innovative crop protection. ➡ We would like to highlight the incredible contributions of our SME members, who are the backbone of innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector. SMEs embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience, and are crucial to the #EU's #competitiveness. Our policies must support them and allow them to unlock their full potential. 💡 Albaugh, LLC Certis Belchim DE SANGOSSE Envu Gowan Company HELM AG ISK Biosciences Europe SA Janssen PMP Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH NICHINO EUROPE CO., LTD. Novonesis Nufarm SBM Life Science Sipcam Oxon Sumitomo Chemical Taminco #CropLifeEurope #SustainableAgriculture #SMEs #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodSecurity

In many parts of the world, biopesticide products can make it to market within a couple of years, but in Europe, data requirements and stringent testing often delay their approval. Which raises the question: Is Europe playing catch-up?   That's what we seek to answer in this week's episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with CropLife Europe. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e5abY7pK