The study “Collection and review of information on nanomaterial-based and nano-enabled plant protection products, biocidal products and fertilising products” was commissioned by the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) and performed by Innovamol Srl. This report focuses on the increased use of Nanotechnology in agricultural products, to enhance product efficiency and promote more sustainable agricultural practices.
The report aims provide an overview of knowledge gaps in the applications, exposure, hazards, and environmental and health impacts of manufactured nanomaterials in biocidal, plant protection, and fertilising products.
To address the challenges concerning the use of nanomaterials in agriculture, the authors made some recommendations to ensure that sufficient and reliable information is available for both current and next generation nano-agrochemicals. These measures aim to balance agricultural productivity with health and environmental considerations.
