ECPA (European Crop Protection Association) organizes a conference on this matter during Fruit Logistica.
Speakers:
o Jean-Philippe Azoulay, Du Pont (TBC): Sustainable agriculture, industry commitment and principles
o Francesca Arena, DG SANCO, Head of Pesticides Sector ( TBC): goals, status and outlook for the legislation and directive.
o Luc Peeters (COPA-COGECA): broader European perspective; how minor crops are ‘major’ in Europe; challenges to production in member states within SUD; resistance, new pests and diseases, IPM , potential conflict with supermarket requirements based on residues vs IPM
o Stefan Peterka, Du Pont: industry’s commitment to sustainability; industry initiatives (ICM support, Time to change project, our food has become greener)
Presentation language: English; translation to, German French, Italian, Spanish
Venue: Grosser Stern Exhibitor conference room
Timing: 8 February 2012, 14.30
See the detailed program.