Foreword
(Philippe Mauguin)
Introduction.Research for pesticide-free agriculture: A disruptive framework today to buildtomorrow’s solutions
(ChristianHuyghe, Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)
Promotingprophylaxis
Developingagroecology
Mobilising allactors in the agricultural sector
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Chapter 1.Overview of pesticide use
(FlorenceJacquet, Julia Jouan)
Cropprotection: A historic lever for increasing agricultural production
Pesticide usehas become a major societal concern
From the 1990sto the present day: numerous but not very effective initiatives to reducepesticide use
Conclusion
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Chapter 2. Whydo we need to change our crop protection strategies?
(FlorenceJacquet, Julia Jouan)
Pesticidedependency in agricultural systems: what are the obstacles to change?
IPM andorganic agriculture: two dominant strategies for avoiding pesticides butreaching their limits
Conclusion
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Chapter 3.Agroecological cropping systems to reduce pesticide use
(Marie-Hélène Jeuffroy, Rémy Ballot, Anne Merot, Jean-MarcMeynard, Sylvaine Simon)
Growingwithout pesticides requires a radical change in the way agricultural practicesare managed
Existingagronomic solutions for reducing and eliminating pesticide use
Growingwithout pesticides requires a renewal of working methods and knowledgeproduction for agronomists
Conclusion
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Chapter 4.Biocontrol(s) from a pesticide-free agricultural perspective
(Thibaut Malausa, Aura Parmentier-Cajaiba, Marie-NoëlleBrisset, Manuel Boutet)
Biocontrol: asingle term for a variety of crop protection methods
Dominantagricultural models influence biocontrol practices and research
Which researchand innovation priorities will be encouraged by the aim for pesticide-freeagriculture?
The importanceof diversifying business models in the biocontrol sector
Diagnostic,forecasting and decision support services at the heart of future strategies andbiocontrol business models?
Conclusion
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Chapter 5.Developing species and varieties enabling the redesign of cropping systems
(Anne Laperche, Mélanie Jubault, Maria Manzanares-Dauleux,Matthieu Carof, Edith Le Cadre)
Introduction
What are thechallenges for plant breeding in a pesticide-free agricultural context?
Avenues fornew breeding programmes
Integratingnew varieties into cropping systems
Conclusion
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Chapter 6.Mobilising agricultural equipment and digital technology for pesticide-freecropping systems
(Xavier Reboud, Laurent Bedoussac, Vincent Cellier, StéphaneCordeau, Sylvain Delzon, Melen Leclerc, Julia Jouan)
Precision,autonomy and adaptability: key themes for agricultural equipment inpesticide-free systems
Digitaltechnology for extended epidemiological surveillance
Digitaltechnology for sharing, traceability and value enhancement of agriculturalproduction
Conclusion
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Chapter 7. Political and organisational levers
(Pascale Bazoche, Alain Charpentier, Adelaide Fadhuile,Fabienne Femenia, Cédric Gendre, Benoît Grimonprez, Mourad Hannachi, FlorenceJacquet, Julia Jouan, Alexandre Sauquet, Julie Subervie, Sophie Thoyer)
Agriculturaldevelopment and training policies: how to provide farmers with the keys toalternative approaches?
Regulatoryinstruments: what role do they play in the regulation of pesticides?
Subsidisingalternatives to pesticides: how can we improve the effectiveness ofagri-environmental measures?
Taxationsystems: how can we make them acceptable?
Food productdifferentiation: how can we increase the interest in pesticide-free products?
Territorialcollective dynamics: how can we encourage coordination among stakeholders?
Conclusion
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Generalconclusion
(ChristianHuyghe, Florence Jacquet, Julia Jouan)
Pesticide-freeas a new paradigm for research
Pesticide-free:an international issue that affects all stakeholders in agricultural andagrifood chains
Thinkingpesticide-free alongside other challenges in sustainable agriculture
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Acknowledgements
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