Biologicals in Europe: Partnering from Discovery to the Field

22 Sept 2026
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions

Although biologicals are widely regarded as the next wave of agricultural innovation, the path from promising science to reliable field performance remains uniquely challenging in Europe. A fragmented regulatory landscape, diverse cropping systems and variable field conditions mean that no single organisation can develop a biological solution for European farms independently.

This workshop will explore how developers, established crop protection companies, research institutes and distribution partners can collaborate across the value chain to accelerate development, generate robust field data that meets the expectations of European farmers and regulators, and integrate biologicals effectively alongside conventional chemistry in resistance management and IPM programmes.

The discussion will focus on what these partnerships entail in practice, how they can mitigate development risk, navigate Europe’s evolving regulatory framework and ensure that biologicals deliver scientifically credible and agronomically relevant solutions. Ultimately, the aim is to identify how collaboration can create a faster, more reliable route to market for the biological technologies European agriculture needs.

Hosted by:
Nufarm

Host
Jonathan Halstead
Jonathan Halstead, General Manager, Europe - Nufarm