Plants

"Only by means of efficient land management can we sustainably meet the growing demand for food, raw materials and energy."(Federal Minister Ilse Aigner)

Plant production in Germany is very diverse: from arable farming and crop production, market gardening and fruit cultivation to wine growing and hop producing. In all these areas a competitive agricultural sector is dependent on high, reliable yields. High performance and healthy types of plants, plant protection, successful plant breeding and preservation of soil fertility are the decisive factors here. The use of green genetic engineering is also becoming increasingly important in conjunction with plant production around the world. Here the goal is to find a balance between safety and cost effectiveness.

Congress of the International Seed Testing Association

From 16 to 22 June 2010 members of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) met for their 29th Congress. The congress was hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) in cooperation with the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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National Action Plan on Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products

The objective of the National Action Plan on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides is to further reduce risks that may arise from the use of plant protection products. The Julius Kühn Institute has now set up an internet portal for the action plan.

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