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HomeWork Package 2, Regulatory barriers, sustainable good practices, and recommendations on future paths for using viable recycled media in microalgae fertilising products for organic farming
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The Farm to Fork Strategy aims to have at least 25% of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030. New, innovative, and efficient primary production methods that are compatible with organic production are being adopted. Biobased fertiliser (organic carbon-based) are increasingly being used worldwide as a complement to traditional mineral fertilisers, helping to enhance soil health and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. At the same time, plant biostimulant are gaining traction in agriculture to strengthen crop resilience and improve resourceuse efficiency in intensive production systems. A new generation of innovative microalgae-based biostimulants can promise to boost organic food production; however, this comes at a premium cost. As farmers are already under pressure from further obligations without support, this would only aggravate the current situation (1). New biostimulant products are subject to efficacy and safety evaluations to substantiate their claims, such as enhancing nutrient use efficiency or improving plant tolerance to abiotic stress. These products are typically applied in combination with fertilisers to support crop performance and more efficient nutrient management. Currently, most biostimulants on the European market are imported. Furthermore, very few biostimulants carry an organic label. This report first scrutinises the European regulatory framework for organic production rules (especially Regulations (EU) 2018/848 and 2021/1165) concerning microalgae production provisions for biostimulant and fertiliser applications. The scope includes permitted nutrient inputs for organic microalgae production intended for fertilising product applications (fertilisers and plant biostimulants). The analysis shows that the rules are complex, fragmented, and unfair to microalgae, with definitions and provisions inadequately described, creating many barriers to industry uptake.
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- Corporate author(s): European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (European Commission)
- Themes: Agro-industry , Food technology and food safety
- Subject: adaptation to climate change , algae , aquaculture , carbon capture and storage , food industry , organic farming , organic fertiliser , organic product , regulatory policy , research and development , sustainable development
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-9405-397-8 | DOI 10.2926/9598799 | Catalogue number HZ-01-26-069-EN-N |
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