CropSafe is a European project that addresses the challenge of reducing chemical pesticides through a systemic and sustainable approach. The consortium, composed of universities, research centers, and companies from seven countries (Spain, Norway, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, and Switzerland), develops biopesticides based on bioactive compounds extracted from residual biomass of marine, forestry, and agri-food origin. These molecules, characterized by specific biocide activity, aim to combat key pests such as Globodera spp. (potato cyst nematode), Meloidogyne spp. (root-knot nematode), Cosmopolites sordidus (banana weevil) and Fusarium oxysporum. The goal is to provide effective, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions, in line with European regulations and the principles of agroecology.
20 January 2026
