UK: WBF urges regulatory reform over biologicals
The UK Government ’s revise National Action Plan ( NAP ) for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides ( 2025 ) was publish to reduce pesticide risk and encourage more sustainable crop protection practices . However , for the World BioProtection Forum ( WBF)—the voice of the biologicals industry — this plan represents a critical missed opportunity . While the NAP recognizes Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) as a key element of the UK ’s sustainable Department of Agriculture vision , it fails to direct the fundamental enabler of IPM ’s success : the accessibility and adoption of biological harvest protection products ....