Digital Agriculture: Regulatory and Scientific Aspects of Precision Application

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Advances in agricultural equipment, sensor technologies and digital tools are rapidly transforming the application of crop protection products. Precision application approaches are increasingly seen as an important contribution to sustainability goals, risk reduction strategies and more targeted product use. At the same time, these developments raise important scientific and regulatory questions: How can precision applications be adequately reflected in GAP tables, risk assessment and authorisation conditions? Where do existing frameworks remain fit for purpose - and where is further adaptation needed? Bringing together high-level stakeholders from authorities, industry, research organisations and academia, this conference provides a unique forum to exchange perspectives on current regulatory developments, scientific progress and practical challenges linked to precision application and digital technologies in plant protection.

Join the discussion, exchange expertise and gain valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for digital and precision technologies in agriculture.

The Conference will be taking place in Cologne/Germany on 17 and 18 November 2026.You can also follow all the exciting contributions via our live stream!

Please find all information on the virtual participation here.

Highlights

• Latest EFSA perspectives on precision application – regulatory developments, key risk assessment challenges and future methodological work
• The future of drone applications in agriculture – opportunities for drone operators and the latest developments from the OECD
• Precision-ready crop protection products – reformulating PPPs for smaller-capacity robotic application systems
• Mechanistic modelling in practice – regulatory applications of SPOTMOD and innovative approaches to exposure assessment
• A real-world case study – EUPAF on applying precision agriculture principles to thistle control in sugar beet, from GAP development to risk assessment and practical implementation
• Precision application in orchards and vineyards – addressing the regulatory challenges for bush and tree crops using 3D application technologies

What our participants think about this event:

“Great presenters, great topics, very good content! This is really an event to attend!“ – Gaëlle Der Hagopian, Bayer, France

“A very good conference with a lot to think about. Superb organization and a very friendly & helpful team.“ – Tony Fisher, United Kingdom

“Big kudos to Anne (Möller) and her colleague for taking care of us, including accommodations details. The chair, Anne Alix, assisted by Joachim. Overall, presentations and speakers were interesting, well prepared and shared to the attendees with impactful way.I will come back home with a lot of insights – foods for thoughts. Thank you.“ – Marco Romanini, Sipcam Italia S.p.A., Italy

“A well organised event with speakers that enabled me to see the extent of technological changes and the implications that these changes pose for applicators. Well done“ – Tony Wilson, HSE, United Kingdom

Who should attend this conference?

• Managing directors, managers, consultants and scientists working in the field of Plant Protection Products and active substances
• Technical experts from research & development
• Agricultural technology experts
• Producers, distributors and downstream users of Plant Protection Products
• Risk assessors
• Toxicologists
• Ecotoxicologists
• Product Stewards
• Regulators

Sectors that should take part:

• Agrochemical industry
• Agro-technological industry
• Biotech industry
• Research institutes
• Authorities
• Professional associations
• Contract laboratories/consultancies

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