Bridging the Gap: Crop Protection Research Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

In the past decade, the crop protection research world has seen a change. Major players in the global market are now joining hands with new and established research organizations. Together, they are bringing in fresh technologies and innovations to the farming community. The goal? To create safe and high-performing crop protection products. However, researchers face tight constraints and need new solutions fast.On top of that, they must consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. To tackle this, R&D companies are looking into agrochemistry, biologicals, organic farming, seeds, and even digital farming and AI. But more innovations are needed from a wider range of sources. Collaboration among different market players is crucial to bring these activities together. Industry and academia working together can boost innovation in crop protection. The article suggests ways to frame collaborations both within the industry and public sector. This combined effort could lead to sustainable solutions for farming challenges.