South Africa Biopesticides Market

south africa’s biopesticides market is evolving rapidly, with data suggesting strong interest in such products from agricultural producers and agribusinesses. the use of biopesticides has grown significantly over the last decade due to a heightened awareness of the potential environmental and health-related impacts of using synthetic pesticides. south africa currently has 20 registered products, but analysts and industry experts are predicting this number to grow significantly in the coming years. the south african biopesticide market is underpinned by the government’s strong support and recent amendments to provisions within the pesticides act, which is the country’s primary legislation governing the registration and use of pesticides. in 2019 the department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries (daff) published a biological control strategic plan 2019-2030 which set out plans to promote the use of biopesticides to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and act in accordance with the principle of integrated pest management. in addition, the south african government has dedicated significant resources towards research and development in biopesticides, investing in the university of pretoria’s centre of excellence in biodiversity management (cebm) which is focused on the development of sustainable management systems for agricultural production and associated landscapes. biopesticide producers in south africa are set to benefit from this trend, as they are able to offer products that are safe to use and leave much lower environmental footprints (in carrying out their pest control duties). furthermore, the carbon sequestration abilities associated with long-term use of biopesticides can be beneficial for businesses, particularly those looking to demonstrate their corporate responsibility and adhere to sustainable multinational initiatives. over the next 12-15 years, the south african biopesticide market is predicted to experience considerable growth. market members are expected to benefit from the increasing regulatory awareness related to the support for biopesticides, the growing availability of lower-cost inputs, and technological advances that will further enhance the efficacy of biopesticides. these advances have the potential to make biopesticides a viable commercial alternative for pest control. furthermore, the growing recognition from consumers of the overall sustainability concerns associated with the use of synthetic pesticides will also drive demand.