Diseases

The purpose of the BCPC Diseases Working Group is to provide a forum for discussion on plant health issues, relevant new legislation, new developments and research. The group organises an annual review for an invited audience, the first review was held in December 2014. It also acts as a lobby to influence potential funding for crop protection and to provide expert opinion to inform policy makers.

The 9th Annual BCPC Diseases Review –  Disease Control: Balancing Food Security & Environmental Responsibility – will take place 17 October 2023, at the Sophi Taylor Building, NIAB, Cambridge.

The 8th Annual BCPC Diseases Review – Changing Challenges and Changing tools for Integrated Crop Management – was held 19 October 2022, at the Sophi Taylor Building, NIAB, Cambridge. Details of the programme and speaker presentations from the event can be found here

The 7th Annual BCPC Diseases Review was held as a virtual event. Details of the programme and speaker presentations from the event can be found here 

The 6th Annual BCPC Diseases Review was held as a virtual event. Details of the programme and speaker presentations from the event can be found here

Current membership of the group is