Sustainable ways to reduce pesticides in pome and stone fruit production

How can alternative methods reduce the use of pesticides in pome and stone fruits and support the productivity of the sector in a sustainable way?

Fruit growers face many challenges. To produce a competitive yield with desired quality, many growers rely on pesticides. Preventive and curative non-chemical practices could contribute to reducing the risks and impact of these chemicals on the environment (soil, water, air, biodiversity), human health and non-target organisms. Since pome and stone fruits are present in all climate zones and are under high pressure of pests and diseases the Focus Group concentrated on these fruits.

All the information from the Focus Group on sustainable pome and stone fruit production at a glance.