Standardised metric(s) pesticide reduction quantification [D2.2]

Task 2.3 aims to review existing metrics and propose standardized metric(s) to compare crop protection practices and systems across the European Union. The goal of this task is to establish the groundwork for a harmonized IPM indicator, showing the deployment of IPM practices and to create guidelines for Member States and the European Commission. Currently, no such indicator exists, and each Member State applies its own criteria for assessing IPM compliance (Farmer’s Toolbox for integrated Pest management, final report, JRC, 2023).

The metric informs national authorities and can support farmers and allows for monitoring on the efficacy of pesticide reducing practices and systems, and simplifies follow-up of implemented policies. 

The agronomic service provided (ASP) of a practice represents the capacity of the given practice to fit into a farmer's technical itinerary, enabling him/her to effectively protect his/her crops, while: 

1. Maintaining comparable quality and yield. 
2. Maintaining similar or better income.

The improvement of the agronomic service provided (IASP) makes it possible to compare a newly introduced practice to those already available for the same type of use (crop-pest combination). This evaluation measures the pest management progress achieved by a new practice compared to an existing practice

This file includes the description of the indicator and the data required to calculate its value.