Towards pesticide-free agriculture

Foreword

(Philippe Mauguin)

Introduction. Research for pesticide-free agriculture: A disruptive framework today to build tomorrow’s solutions

(Christian Huyghe, Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)

Promoting prophylaxis

Developing agroecology

Mobilising all actors in the agricultural sector

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Chapter 1. Overview of pesticide use

(Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)

Crop protection: A historic lever for increasing agricultural production

Pesticide use has become a major societal concern

From the 1990s to the present day: numerous but not very effective initiatives to reduce pesticide use

Conclusion

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Chapter 2. Why do we need to change our crop protection strategies?

(Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)

Pesticide dependency in agricultural systems: what are the obstacles to change?

IPM and organic agriculture: two dominant strategies for avoiding pesticides but reaching their limits

Conclusion

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Chapter 3. Agroecological cropping systems to reduce pesticide use

(Marie-Hélène Jeuffroy, Rémy Ballot, Anne Merot, Jean-Marc Meynard, Sylvaine Simon)

Growing without pesticides requires a radical change in the way agricultural practices are managed

Existing agronomic solutions for reducing and eliminating pesticide use

Growing without pesticides requires a renewal of working methods and knowledge production for agronomists

Conclusion

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Chapter 4. Biocontrol(s) from a pesticide-free agricultural perspective

(Thibaut Malausa, Aura Parmentier-Cajaiba, Marie-Noëlle Brisset, Manuel Boutet)

Biocontrol: a single term for a variety of crop protection methods

Dominant agricultural models influence biocontrol practices and research

Which research and innovation priorities will be encouraged by the aim for pesticide-free agriculture?

The importance of diversifying business models in the biocontrol sector

Diagnostic, forecasting and decision support services at the heart of future strategies and biocontrol business models?

Conclusion

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Chapter 5. Developing species and varieties enabling the redesign of cropping systems

(Anne Laperche, Mélanie Jubault, Maria Manzanares-Dauleux, Matthieu Carof, Edith Le Cadre)

Introduction

What are the challenges for plant breeding in a pesticide-free agricultural context?

Avenues for new breeding programmes

Integrating new varieties into cropping systems

Conclusion

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Chapter 6. Mobilising agricultural equipment and digital technology for pesticide-free cropping systems

(Xavier Reboud, Laurent Bedoussac, Vincent Cellier, Stéphane Cordeau, Sylvain Delzon, Melen Leclerc, Julia Jouan)

Precision, autonomy and adaptability: key themes for agricultural equipment in pesticide-free systems

Digital technology for extended epidemiological surveillance

Digital technology for sharing, traceability and value enhancement of agricultural production

Conclusion

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Chapter 7. Political and organisational levers

(Pascale Bazoche, Alain Charpentier, Adelaide Fadhuile, Fabienne Femenia, Cédric Gendre, Benoît Grimonprez, Mourad Hannachi, Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan, Alexandre Sauquet, Julie Subervie, Sophie Thoyer)

Agricultural development and training policies: how to provide farmers with the keys to alternative approaches?

Regulatory instruments: what role do they play in the regulation of pesticides?

Subsidising alternatives to pesticides: how can we improve the effectiveness of agri-environmental measures?

Taxation systems: how can we make them acceptable?

Food product differentiation: how can we increase the interest in pesticide-free products?

Territorial collective dynamics: how can we encourage coordination among stakeholders?

Conclusion

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General conclusion

(Christian Huyghe, Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)

Pesticide-free as a new paradigm for research

Pesticide-free: an international issue that affects all stakeholders in agricultural and agrifood chains

Thinking pesticide-free alongside other challenges in sustainable agriculture

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Acknowledgements

List of authors