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“ Indicators, targets and mitigation measures for risk reduction and IPM”

“ Indicators, targets and mitigation measures for risk reduction and IPM”. Amalia Kafka OPERA Research Center Scientific Officer Madrid, 2 July 2012. Update on SUD implementation – issues and main topics.

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“ Indicators, targets and mitigation measures for risk reduction and IPM”

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  1. “Indicators, targets and mitigation measures for risk reduction and IPM” Amalia Kafka OPERA Research Center Scientific Officer Madrid, 2 July 2012

  2. Update on SUD implementation – issues and main topics European Commission forum: “Directive 2009/128/EC on Sustainable use of pesticides”, Brussels, 20thJune2012 Focus of the discussion: • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) • Risk Indicators (RI)

  3. Update on SUD implementation – issues and main topics EU Expert Meeting on NAP on Sustainable Use of PPP, (Berlin 5th-6thJune 2012) • Training of the farmers • Advise on IPM • Development and implementation of IPM guidelines • Inspection of spraying • Water and biodiversity protection • Buffer zones: fixed • Buffer zones: depended on PPP and application equipment • Use of biobeds

  4. IPMimplementation in Member States • IPM or special tools, (egdecision support systems, biological control measures), are used voluntarily by farmers for several years. • IPM guidelines is one of the main areas of actions for the MS • IPM tools suggestions include specific and technical recommendations for the implementation of IPM OPERA proposes background infrastructure that will support the technical implementation of IPM

  5. OPERA approach to IPM The RECOMMENDATION PROVIDES INFORMATION on: • Definition of IPM and its importance for the European Agriculture • IPM implementation • Sustainable Use Directive • Objectives to be achieved • Limitations • Conclusions

  6. IPM concept and its application The concept of IPM is based on the need to include all the possible available measures to obtain a proper defense for the crop, also considering health, social, economic and environmental aspects Focus points • Measures on preventing and/or suppressing harmful organisms • Target- specificityand minimization of side effects • Record keeping, monitoring, documentation and checking • Correct spray-free buffer zones to water • Training of the farmers

  7. IPMseen from the perspective of SUD Objectives The 8 points of the Annex III recall the adoption of: Agronomic measures Monitoring Threshold levels Specificity of application Preference for non-chemicals If it provides satisfactory pest control Resistance Management Check of results in relation with the applied measures Opportunity for new and improved production practices

  8. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  9. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  10. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  11. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  12. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  13. General principles of IPM (Annex III)

  14. Resourcesand actions to achieve asuccessfulimplementationof IPM principles

  15. Resourcesand actions to achieve a successfulimplementation of IPM principles

  16. Conclusions- Regulatoryinitiatives recommendedto be taken into consideration for a successfulimplementation of IPM

  17. Regulatoryinitiatives recommendedto be taken into consideration for a successfulimplementationof IPM

  18. Update on SUD implementation – Risk Indicators • Not all MS have clear picture on what RI to use. • Some MS have already adopted RI but the big majority waits further assistance by the EC. • Various approaches: • Modeling indicators • Trend indicators • Indirect indicators • Member States’ distinguish three categories of RI • Environmental • Economical • Social Risk Indicators

  19. Risk Indicators, the current situation was discussed… Problems in the implementation of the RI • Lack of resources • Long bureaucratic procedures • Need for new data: expensive EC intends to create a WG which will work on the establishment of the harmonized RI

  20. Indicators and targets for the Sustainable Use Directive

  21. The approach of the working group In implementing the SUD, it is important to clearly define goals to reduce risk, and then measures to reach these goals The mitigation measures are linked to the risk indicators selected.

  22. The approach of the working group Therefore, risk indicators and mitigating measures - have to be addressed in parallel MEASURE TARGETRISK INDICATOR Any set of indicators should reflect a minimum number of economic, social and environmental aspects

  23. The toolbox stepwise approach Goals should be set in relation to the policy priorities in the MS to address the risks identified prior to the application of the NAP The targets for each measure shall vary from MS to MS, even if the overall quantitative target of the plan is the same. Redefine goals after implementation

  24. The toolbox Procedure to establish quantitative risk reduction targets Give benchmark values over time to the indicators selected to monitor riskreduction The targets suggested in the toolbox are a hypothetical example of how MS’s may consider achieving a certain level of risk reduction through the measure taken and its corresponding indicator.

  25. The toolboxExample: Risk reduction measure: Training of farmers and operators in application techniques and equipment maintenance Balanced set of indicators Examples of Quantitative Targets Environmental Social Economic

  26. The toolbox

  27. Thank you for your attention! The publications are available at www.OperaResearch.eu amalia.kafka@operaresearch.eu

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