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Funding for Research Projects on the Development and Testing of Alternative and New Plant Protection Methods in Cropping Systems with Conservation and Erosion-Reducing Tillage, and in Permanent Crops under Changed Plant Protection Situations - Module B
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The funding program "Plant Protection Methods - Module B" by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) supports innovative research projects for the development and testing of alternative and new plant protection methods. It specifically targets industrial research and experimental development of technical and non-technical innovations for cropping systems with conservation tillage and perennial crops.

Who is funded?

This funding program targets universities, research institutions, and companies in Germany. It aims to support innovative approaches for the development and testing of new plant protection methods that benefit sustainable agriculture.

What is funded?

The program funds projects that focus on the development and testing of innovative plant protection methods. This includes both technical and non-technical innovations in the areas of industrial research and experimental development, targeting cropping systems with conservation tillage and permanent crops.

Type and Scope of Funding

Financial support within this program is provided in the form of a grant.

Application Procedure

The application process involved the submission of project outlines, the deadline for which has already passed. The evaluation was based on these submitted outlines.

The legal basis for this funding program is a specific announcement from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, published in the Federal Gazette.

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Funding Overview

Deadline

Deadline:

03.02.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Development and testing of alternative and new plant protection methods in cropping systems with conservation and erosion-reducing tillage, and in permanent crops

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Managed By: Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE)

Website: Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE)