Modern agriculture faces two big challenges today: an increased global demand for food and the need to grow crops more sustainably. Overexploitation of land and the environmental pollution it causes has created a climate for change. Mitigating the effects of global warming and protecting biodiversity are crucial. The 'Farm to Fork Strategy' at the heart of the European Union Green Deal aims to create a healthier and more sustainable EU food system. One of its key targets is to reduce by 2030 the overall use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50%. This includes lowering the use of high-risk pesticides by 50%. New methods to reduce pesticide use