Further informationClose

Crop protection

Crops

Crop protection

What FiBL is doing on this theme
News on the theme
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
13.05.22

Updated guide on successful control of creeping thistle

Creeping thistle has become an increasing problem especially for organic arable farms with soils of…

17.03.22

ALL-Ready – Preparing the partnership on agroecology living labs and research infrastructures

FiBL Europe, FiBL Switzerland and the Hungarian Institute of Organic Agriculture ÖMKi contribute to…

15.12.21

Guidance for companies in case of suspicion of non-compliance with EU regulation

As part of the BÖLN project "PSM-Wirkstofffunde" (Pesticide and active ingredient findings), the…

20.10.21

More than 970 biocontrol industry representatives gather at ABIM in Basel – a strong boost for our nature based solutions

At the 16th edition of ABIM, co-organized by FiBL and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers…

22.06.21

Flowers in the cabbage patch are good for beneficials

In order to support beneficial insects and control pests FiBL developed the idea of integrating…

07.04.21

Oranges in danger

Citrus fruit producers globally are under threat from citrus greening. This bacterial disease (also…

24.02.21

New reference document on organic production principles and good practice

The demand for organic products has been increasing worldwide for years. As a result, the interest…

28.04.20

Organic Farm Knowledge - A unique resource with tools for farmers across Europe

The online platform Organic Farm Knowledge (www.organic-farmknoweldge.org) intends to promote…

03.03.20

How to deal with unauthorised pesticide substances in the organic value chain?

Dealing with findings of unauthorised pesticides along the organic value chain is a major challenge…

26.02.19

The Contribution of Organic Agriculture to the SDGs: Scientific evidence from comparative research

In collaboration with the European Commission DG for International Cooperation and Development, FiBL…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Relevant publications for practitioners
Themes/ key words

Publication Language

Year Of Publication

Projects on the theme

Project status

Location/ Department/ Research areas

Themes/ key words

Status	FiBL	Title	Start	End
ongoing	CH	Reducing input use: optimising nitrogen use and variety selection in organic canola cultivation (CAPRI)	01.02.2025	31.05.2029
ongoing	CH	Optimizing supply of organic broccoli (2024-25)	01.01.2024	31.12.2025
ongoing	CH	Qualitative and quantitative promotion of Swiss organic pear cultivation	01.01.2024	31.12.2027
ongoing	CH	Förderung Biozuckerrübenanbau Schweiz	01.04.2023	31.12.2026
ongoing	CH	Flower reservoirs in stone fruit orchards: promoting functional biodiversity with a low input strategy	01.03.2023	28.02.2026
completed	CH	Analysis of organic pear production in Switzerland for the preparation of a pear project	01.01.2023	31.12.2023
ongoing	CH	Strip cropping – New ways to control pests and diseases in organic farming (Streifenanbau)	01.07.2022	30.06.2026
completed	CH	Rapeseed: Organic production and selection of pest-tolerant varieties for Switzerland (COLORS)	01.03.2021	31.12.2024
completed	CH	Alternative Regulierungsmethoden des Kartoffelkäfers (Bio Suisse Kartoffelkäfer)	01.01.2021	31.12.2024
completed	CH	Optimizing supply of organic broccoli	01.01.2021	31.12.2023
completed	CH	Wireworm damage mitigation strategies	01.01.2021	31.12.2024
completed	CH	Conversion from Integrated Production (IP) to organic farming: Long-term effects on the diversity of beneficial arthropods (Langzeitauswirkungen)	01.01.2020	31.12.2023
completed	CH	Pilotprogramm zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel: Ausbreitung von Schadorganismen, Krankheiten und gebietsfremden Arten	01.01.2020	31.12.2020
completed	CH	Validierung und Weiterentwicklung eines Eiablage Prognosesystems für die Kirschessigfliege in der Nordwestschweiz (SIMKEF-CH)	01.05.2019	01.05.2021
completed	AT	Nützlingsblühstreifen und Untersaaten regulieren Blattläuse in Leguminosen	01.05.2019	30.04.2022
completed	CH	Mit neuen Strategien gegen neue Schädlinge: Wanzenbekämpfung im biologischen Landbau (Wanzenregulierung)	01.01.2019	31.12.2024
completed	CH	Commission for phenology and seasonality (CPS) (KPS)	01.01.2019	31.12.2021
completed	CH	Innovative flower strips for sustainable orchard production	01.01.2019	31.12.2022
completed	CH	Rapsglanzkäferregulierung im insektizidfreien Rapsanbau - Phase 2 (Duftdispenser gegen Rapsglanzkäfer)	01.01.2019	31.12.2020
completed	CH	National Center for Climate Serivces (NCCS): priority theme crop pests (NCCS)	01.10.2016	30.09.2021
completed	FR CH	Sustainable control of phytoplasma borne lavender disease	01.05.2016	30.06.2020
ongoing	CH	Monitoring of biodiversity on a farm during transition to bio-dynamic agriculture in a Swiss upland (2016-2025)	01.01.2016	31.12.2025
completed	CH	Sustainable plant protection against invasive pests in pomiculture and viticulture (InvaProtect)	01.01.2016	31.12.2018
ongoing	CH	Organic plum variety testing with and without weather protection and side netting	01.01.2015
completed	CH	Analysis of wild bee diversity in different farm contexts and management regimes (Förderung Wildbienen und Bestäuber)	01.01.2015	31.12.2017
completed	CH	Pollen beetle control in insecticide-free oilseed rape production (Migros Bioraps)	01.06.2013	31.12.2018
completed	CH	Using functional agro-biodiversity (FAB) to improve organic apple production (FAB_Korea)	01.01.2013	01.01.2015
completed	CH	Examining different organically suitable regulatory measures against Drosophila suzukii	01.01.2012	31.12.2020
completed	CH	Nützlinge im Vorratsschutz	01.01.2009	31.12.2011
completed	CH	Control of oilseed rape pests (Bioraps)	01.01.2008	30.05.2013
completed	CH	Enhancement of natural enemies in oilseed rape: Effects of landscape diversity and conservation biological control on rape pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)	01.01.2007	31.12.2007
completed	CH	Biocontrol of the cherry fruit fly with entomopathogenic nematodes	01.05.2005	31.03.2008
completed	CH	Entomopathogene Pilze gegen die Kirschfruchtfliege	01.01.2005	31.12.2008
ongoing	CH	PSR old apple varieties	01.01.2003
completed	CH	Applikationstechniken zur Regulierung von Schädlingen im Gemüsebau	01.01.2003	31.12.2007
completed	CH	Kaolinbehandlungen gegen Obstschädlinge	01.01.2003	31.12.2006
ongoing	CH	Schädlingsregulierung Obstbau	01.01.2002
completed	CH	Regulierung der Kirschfruchtfliege	01.01.2002	31.12.2014
completed	CH	Physikalische Barrieren (Insektenzäune) zur Regulierung von Schädlingen	01.01.2001	31.12.2005
completed	CH	Novel technologies for integrated control of slug damage in key horticulture crops	16.02.1998	15.02.2001
completed	CH	Regulierung von Schadschnecken im Erwerbsgemüsebau	01.02.1998	31.08.2001
ongoing	CH	Prüfung von Pflanzenbehandlungsmitteln und lebenden Organismen in verschiedenen Kulturen

Overview over all themes and subthemes

Crop protection

What FiBL is doing on this theme

News on the theme

Updated guide on successful control of creeping thistle

ALL-Ready – Preparing the partnership on agroecology living labs and research infrastructures

Guidance for companies in case of suspicion of non-compliance with EU regulation

More than 970 biocontrol industry representatives gather at ABIM in Basel – a strong boost for our nature based solutions

Flowers in the cabbage patch are good for beneficials

Oranges in danger

New reference document on organic production principles and good practice

Organic Farm Knowledge - A unique resource with tools for farmers across Europe

How to deal with unauthorised pesticide substances in the organic value chain?

The Contribution of Organic Agriculture to the SDGs: Scientific evidence from comparative research

Relevant publications for practitioners

Projects on the theme

LOCATIONS

THEMES/PROJECTS

SERVICES

INFO CENTRE

ABOUT US