3. Biocontrol products

The term biocontrol covers plant nutrition and integrated crop protection, based on the use of living organisms and environmentally-friendly natural or mineral substances.

For modern, competitive and environmentally-friendly agriculture, both the agricultural engineer and the farmer need to consider a new strategy involving soil and crop protection. Currently on the market, there are new tools grouped into four categories: biofertilizers, biostimulants, biopesticides and natural substances.

3.1 Biofertilizers

A biofertilizer is defined as a product containing micro-organisms, bacteria and/or fungi, which is applied to plants to increase nutrient availability...

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Bibliography

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Regulations

Regulations CE 834/2007 and CE 889/2008 governing organic farming. The publication of a "Guide des produits de protection des cultures utilisables en France en agriculture biologique" (Guide to crop protection products for use in organic farming in France) enables farmers to ensure compliance with these specifications.