Tobias Dalhaus

Nov 20, 2024 | nature.com | Tobias Dalhaus |Robert P. Finger |Asaf Tzachor

Innovation in pesticide application is urgently needed. However, recent approaches, such as employing full-service pesticide contractors or utilizing artificial intelligence for pest control, may prioritize economic and production outcomes over environmental protection and public health. Here, we explore these propositions, their associated risks, and suggest a pathway for sustainable, risk-reduced pesticide decisions.

Nov 21, 2023 | nature.com | Tobias Dalhaus |Junjie Wu |Niklas Möhring

According to the European Green Deal, the EU aims to cut its pesticide use in half by 2030 (ref. 1). To reach this ambitious target, holistic pesticide policies have been proposed to avoid the unwanted side effects of single actions such as pesticide bans2,3. However, not only pesticide policies but also the entire toolkit of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be developed holistically to avoid chemical inputs polluting the environment.

Aug 17, 2023 | weblog.wur.eu | Tobias Dalhaus

This blog was written by Willemijn Vroege, (former PhD student at ETH Zürich), Robert Finger (professor at ETH Zürich), Erwin Wauters (Senior Researcher at the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) and Tobias Dalhaus (assistant professor at Wageningen University & Research). Heat can affect the economic performance of dairy production. Especially high temperatures in combination with high humidity levels can be harmful and economically relevant.