16th Meeting of the IOBC-WPRS Working Group "INTEGRATED CONTROL IN PROTECTED CROPS, MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE"
2-5 September 2025, Podgorica, Montenegro
GOLD SPONSORS
Koppert
To make our world more sustainable, we need ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. We believe the answers to these agricultural challenges lie in nature itself. So we parter with nature. And help our planet to find its balance. Using natural enemies to combat pests, bumblebees for pollination, microbials, and biostimunats that support, protect, and strengthen crops.
We were founded in 1967 by Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to find a natural solution to combat the pest in his crop. Setting in motion a major transformation towards sustainable agriculture.
For over 50 years, we have been pushing agricultural innovation, and these efforts have impact. Growers and farmers worldwide use our products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Improving crop health, resilience, and yield.
Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands on our way to our ultimate goal: 100% sustainable agriculture.
A clear goal we can't complete on our own. That's why we team up with growers, partners, universities, research stations, and governmental bodies worldwide. Together we contribute to the better health of people and the planet. So let's continue to move forward and Partner with Nature.
BioBest
Since 1987, Biobest leads with pioneering solutions in biological control and natural pollination for the global horticulture market, focusing on orchards, greenhouse vegetables, berries, soft fruits, ornamental plants and flowers. With a strong heritage of innovation and sustainability, we empower growers to produce more with less, supported by our dedicated team of expert technical advisors.
Part of the global BioFirst Group, Biobest offers total IPM solutions for natural pest control. Our high-tech monitoring & scouting tools help identify and track pest populations, supporting the timely and measured release of our beneficial insects, mites and nematodes, and the application of biopesticides. Our biostimulants increase natural plant resilience to combat induced stress.
Climate change and global mobility drive the spread of new, sometimes exotic pests, bringing new challenges to the environmental and economic viability of established crops. Tackling these successfully requires collaboration across biological companies, independent researchers and the academic world. Whether it’s a new research project or a course co-development for the Biobest Academy, we invite your ideas!
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bioplanet
We are a leading company specializing in the rearing of natural enemies, including insects and mites, for the biologigal control of agricultural pests. Our mission is to advance Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Biological Control as sustainable alternatives to conventional pest management strategies that rely solely on chemical pesticides.
Our products are primarily used in protected crops but are also effective in open fields, orchards, and landscape management. In addition to enchancing the aplication of natural enemies, we are committed to developing other low-risk control methods to optimize IPM strategies and promote a more sustainable approach to agriculture. We believe that high quality production and true environmental sustainability can be achieved on a larger scale.
We provide tailored technical support and develop customized commercial application strategies adapted to different crop conditions. Our dedication to innovation is reflected in the significant resources we allocate to experimental and demonstrative programs, conducted in collaboration with national and internation research institutions.
Agrobio
Agrobío is a biofactory that produces and markets bumblebee hives for natural pollination and beneficial insects for biological pest control.
Founded in 1995 in Almería, it is a pioneer in bumblebee production in Spain. Thanks to its track record and location in the heart of Europe’s plastic-covered crops, Agrobío operates in more than 45 countries and is a reference point for sustainable agriculture.
We work towards achieving zero residue and restoring the natural balance, thereby ensuring food safety with healthier, safer and high-quality products.
Chamber of Economy of Montenegro
The Chamber of Economy is an independent, professional, business and interest-based organization, autonomous in its work. The primary objective of the Chamber is to represent and advocate for the shared interests of its members, and of the Montenegrin economy as a whole.
It promotes economic activities based on a free and open market, entrepreneurial freedom and competition, the autonomy of business entities, their responsibility for obligations undertaken in legal transactions and encourages balanced economic development.
The Chamber of Economy is an institutional partner of the Government of Montenegro and cooperates with the Parliament of Montenegro, state administration bodies, and local self-government units. It also works with other organizations and institutions in building the economic system, proposing development and current economic policies, and addressing other matters of importance for the economy.
Among its many other activities the Chamber performs the following functions: contributes to the development of entrepreneurship; supports the economy in fulfilling obligations arising from the partnership with the European Union and participates in harmonizing legislation with EU regulations; implements EU-funded projects important for economic development; establishes and strengthens international economic cooperation; encourages research, innovation, and the development of a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy grounded in modern scientific and technological achievements; promotes ecological awareness within the business community and aligns economic and social interests to ensure the right to a healthy environment; participates in the development of an education system aligned with economic needs and in defining practical knowledge standards, while also preparing business education programs in line with the needs of the economy.
The Chamber of Economy cooperates with other chambers of commerce, international chamber associations, and international organizations whose areas of activity align with the goals of the Chamber. It also represents the interests of Montenegro's business community in international associations and organizations.
