Campaigners target sugar sector over pesticide use

A new study claiming sugar beet growers are responsible for harming nature has been dismissed by union

clock • 2 min read
A new campaign - Chemical Cocktail - has highlighted the use of a banned neonicotinoid
Image:

A new campaign - Chemical Cocktail - has highlighted the use of a banned neonicotinoid

THE NFU has hit back after a new study condemned the sugar beet industry over its use of Thiamethoxam. The research, which was carried out by the Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link as part...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit Sales

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Lantra Strong Skills, Safer Farms

Lantra Strong Skills, Safer Farms

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Arable

Farmers offered top 10 cabbage stem flea beetle management strategies

Farmers offered top 10 cabbage stem flea beetle management strategies

Oilseed rape stakeholders launch list to boost take-up of break crop

clock 10 June 2025 • 2 min read
Government unveils combinable crops supply chain review

Government unveils combinable crops supply chain review

NFU says action follows talks between union and Defra to try and achieve a fairer deal for arable farmers

clock 08 June 2025 • 2 min read
New GB Potatoes partnership opens door to crop protection

New GB Potatoes partnership opens door to crop protection

Collaboration will bring sector-wide benefits, says industry body

clock 08 June 2025 • 2 min read