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Fera is proud to announce its involvement in a crucial initiative in Tanzania aimed at bolstering accredited laboratory testing services vital for the country's agri-food export sector growth.

While ABIM is always enjoyable in terms of reconnecting with colleagues and peers, for the team at Fera, one of the main reasons for attending this event is the opportunity it provides to gain insights into how biopesticide regulations are evolving and what test requirements are coming down the track. Across presentations, workshops, and discussions, a number of important themes emerged that are shaping the future of biocontrol.

The Chemical Industry Regulations (CIR) 2025 conference in Barcelona gathered regulators, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for chemicals and plant protection products across Europe.

Fera has invested in a suite of resources that enables our team of scientists to delve deeper and more cost-effectively into the performance of the biostimulants we assess.

Groundswell 2025 proved, once again, that regenerative agriculture isn’t just a set of practices, it’s a mindset, a community, and a collective journey forward. We’re not only proud but excited to be part of it.

At Fera Science Ltd, we are driven by a clear mission: to protect people, food, and the environment. This means staying ahead of emerging technologies that are shaping the future of food and farming and helping our partners bring them to market responsibly.

SETAC Europe 2025 left us feeling hopeful but also aware of the work ahead. We are not just developing new tools; we are redefining how we think about safety, responsibility, and innovation in environmental science.

According to the AHDB, 2024 saw the smallest planted area of UK oilseed rape (OSR) in 40 years. This decline is largely attributed to ongoing difficulties in controlling Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB), a devastating pest responsible for significant yield OSR losses.

Each year around 30% [1] of food produced across the globe is eliminated from the food supply chain between farm and fork due to losses and waste. In the UK alone, it is estimated that we throw away around 9.5 million tonnes [2] of food annually across all related industries and households.