Tillage
Some weeks ago, the UK launched its Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025: its objective is to reduce pesticide usage
Agri-Business
Over 38,000 people are registered as professional pesticide users across the country, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue confirmed.
Recent research has allowed Irish farmers to reflect on how they implement the various European Union (EU) pesticide-use directives.
Environment
The European Commission adopted the Farm to Fork Strategy which sets out targets for reducing the use of fertilisers and pesticides.
Agri Politics
EU pesticide policy is under review but is in danger of being overly politicised, with science coming second to opinion, according to an MEP.
A conservative (UK) agricultural spokesperson has spoken out against a report on pesticides which she says "misrepresents findings".
EU Plant Protection Product legislation is not working effectively - giving rise to duplication of effort, according to one Irish MEP.
Rural Life
The IWT is urging local authorities and members of the public to avoid the use of harmful herbicides on Irish roadsides this summer.
