Those involved in the horticulture sector are being invited to take part in a survey focused on increasing adoption of biological crop protection products for a more sustainable industry.
The survey is part of the research project being undertaken by Kellogg Rural Leadership programme participant and Lincoln University postgraduate student, Clinton Prince. The aim of the project is to understand the barriers restricting the widespread implementation of biological products in New Zealand and how to overcome them.
Biological crop protection products are expected to play a key role in growers moving to ‘lighter touch’ growing practices. Data presented at the 2024 Biologicals Summit in Salinas, California, showed sales of biological products globally is two to three times faster than conventional chemistry’s growth rate, and biologicals are predicted to overtake synthetic chemistry sales by 2040.
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately ten minutes to complete. The final report with survey findings will be available on the Rural Leaders website upon completion.
