EU farm groups call for assessment of target to cut pesticide use by 50 per cent

Thirteen European food and farming groups have joined forces to call on the EU to complete a ‘holistic’ impact assessment of the target to reduce pesticide use by 50 per cent by 2030.

Abi Kay
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EU farm groups call for assessment of target to cut pesticide use by 50 per cent

Thirteen European food and farming groups have joined forces to call on the EU to complete a ‘holistic' impact assessment of the target to reduce pesticide use by 50 per cent by 2030. In the UK, environmental...

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