In November, our colleagues Stella and Fasil took part in a 3-day Workshop on Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Pesticide Residue Mitigation in Johannesburg, South Africa!
Co-organised by CropLife Africa Middle East, the The World Bioprotection Forum , and ICGEB, the event brought together experts, innovators, and regulators to accelerate cleaner, smarter, more sustainable agriculture across Africa.
Highlights from the workshop:
🔹 Day 1: Strengthening policy & regulatory frameworks — tackling compliance challenges, supporting biopesticide registration, and improving traceability and residue trials.
🔹 Day 2: Showcasing biological innovations including biopesticides, bioremediation, biofertilizers & biostimulants, plus success stories in residue monitoring and farmer reward systems.
🔹 Day 3: Precision agriculture in action — drones, AI-driven pest management, and real-time monitoring transforming farming practices.
The BioCOPPA Index was also launched and the African Bioproducts Community of Practice (ABCOP) to drive continued collaboration across the continent.
Together, we’re paving the way for safer food systems and sustainable agricultural growth!