The World BioProtection Forum (WBF) is a non-profit organisation for encouraging collaboration between the biocontrol industry and academia in the AgriTech sector. Our goal is to ensure the successful development and commercialisation of biocontrol products, by helping our members to connect with each other, and to leverage opportunities in a post-COVID, post-Brexit world. This video channel comprises recordings of WBF virtual events - thanks to all our great speakers!
But if you collaborate, partnership for the goals, I agree communication is key, but, base on experience, the personnel will now have two bosses. And that's kinda difficult. The outcome is good if you only act as catalyst or facilitator. But if you teach in academe, research in industry can be done when you are in your younger years but if it continues to be like this year in year out, it will be very exhaustive at one point. The harvests is down to the point that managers of two institutions will talk about the outcome, between the student experiences etc. and the industry.
The personnel will be burnt out, focus at one or nothing at all. Don't cross two bridges or be on two boats. Unless the personnel is the top of the management😎 and acts as director and maybe not an agent.
Watching the full seminar or referring to the transcript provided for a more detailed understanding would be a good idea. The video is by Dr. Manjunath, a distinguished agricultural entomologist with over 50 years of experience in biocontrol, IPM, and pesticide management. Dr. Manjunath is known as the father of biological control in India. Here is a summary of key points from his seminar: 1. Introduction: • Dr. Manjunath was introduced by Dr. Minshad Ansari, the founder and chairman of the World Bioproduction Forum. 2. Challenges in Agriculture: • Two significant challenges in agriculture are food production and plant protection. • There is a need to increase food production by 30% to meet the demands of the growing population. • Plant protection is crucial as 25-30% of produce is lost to pests, diseases, and weeds despite extensive use of chemical pesticides. 3. Biological Control: • Biological control is essential and often underestimated. It keeps 90-95% of phytophagous species in check, preventing them from becoming significant pests. • Only 5% of pests become significant problems but still cause substantial yield losses. 4. Chemical Pesticides: • Chemical pesticides have been the primary method for pest control, but they have adverse effects such as resistance, resurgence, and residues. • There is a growing trend towards biointensive, eco-friendly plant protection due to increased public awareness and stricter regulations. 5. Integration of Biological and Chemical Control: • Dr. Manjunath advocates integrating biological and chemical control to enhance pest management. • He highlights that biological and chemical controls are not mutually exclusive and can be complementary. 6. Recommendations: • Avoid spraying contact insecticides as they harm biological control agents. • Do not spray chemical pesticides if pest populations exceed economic injury levels. • Use systemic, translaminar, and granular insecticides as they are more selective and less harmful to natural enemies. • Implement remote sensing for pest monitoring and the use of agricultural drones for efficient spraying. • Employ seed treatments with systemic insecticides to protect crops in early stages without harming natural enemies. 7. Future Trends: • The market for biological pesticides is growing faster than chemical pesticides, indicating a shift towards more sustainable pest management practices. • Large pesticide companies recognise the importance of biological pesticides and invest in innovative formulations and biopesticides. 8. Conclusion: • Dr. Manjunath emphasises the need for continuous improvement and innovation in pest management technologies. • He calls for increased attention to microbial biocontrol agents and urges the biopesticide industry to seize the opportunity presented by the favourable trend towards biological pest management.
Never heard of this, but hope the USA will use BIO pesticides. The Biden Admin. has monies for "Green New Deal" and this seems to be a "win,win" for the USA and much more sensible and attainable too!! Glad this was recommended for me!
Thanks to Carolann, the US is the biggest market and has the highest number of products in the World. I think the Green New Deal sounds great. Please let me know if you would like to know more about biopesticides which are designed for sustainable food production.
