Navigating the Future of Plant Protection: Anticipating Regulatory Changes and Market Shifts

31.03.2025

Following the EU Green Deal, the agricultural industry is experiencing changes in crop protection due to regulatory shifts. To remain competitive, companies must anticipate these changes and adapt their product portfolio and marketing strategies. Staying informed and understanding market adjustments is crucial.

Regulatory Foresight
The EU Green Deal is driving bans on active ingredients used in insecticides, fungicides and other pesticides. Anticipating these changes is crucial for agricultural businesses as they impact product development, marketing strategies, and operations. Companies that stay informed can:
• Adapt product portfolios proactively
• Develop compliant solutions ahead of competitors
• Position themselves as sustainability and innovation leaders

Market Adaptations
Understanding how market players are adapting is essential. In-depth interviews can reveal:
• Emerging trends in plant protection methods
• Shifts in customer preferences
• Competitive strategies and market positioning

Non-Chemical Alternatives
As regulations tighten around chemical pesticides, non-chemical alternatives, particularly biologicals, are gaining prominence. Key considerations include:
• Regional variations in biological adoption rates
• Promising application areas for biological products
• Emergence of hybrid solutions

A comprehensive market analysis is essential for anticipating future demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the evolving plant protection landscape.

Are you interested in further information?

Please do not hesitate to contact us:

Dr. Isabelle Symonds
Phone number +49 6201 9915 10,
Isabelle.Symonds@SchlegelundPartner.de

Martin Beck
Phone number +49 6201 9915 11,
Martin.Beck@SchlegelundPartner.de