This subsidy is part of the aid program for the fight against plant pests and diseases using systems alternative to chemical products. The main objective is to reduce the application of pesticides and encourage sustainable techniques.
The impact of this investment will be directly noticeable across 1,250 hectares of crops in the region. Techniques promoted include biological control, sexual confusion, and massive capture, all designed to control pests without harming the environment.
The investment seeks to promote sustainable techniques such as biological control, sexual confusion, or massive capture, which allow pests to be controlled without affecting the environment.
The aid also covers technical advice and training necessary for producers to correctly apply the principles of integrated pest management. To be a beneficiary, it is essential to be part of a plant defense group or have integrated production certification.
This aid line represents a total investment of 4.7 million euros nationwide, distributed among 4,843 beneficiaries across 29 regions. The program is integrated within the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy (PEPAC) 2023-2027, co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEADER).
