Agri-Business
The government of France has said it will officially move to suspend imports of plant products grown with substances banned in the EU.
Environment
Some weeks ago, the UK launched its Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025; its objective is to reduce pesticide usage.
Agri Politics
The NFU has welcomed the focus on integrated pest management (IPM) in the government's new pesticide national action plan (NAP)
N.Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has welcomed the publication...
The UK Government is delivering on its promise to "ban toxic bee-killing pesticides" according to Environment Minister, Emma Hardy.
Bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides were found to be present in 85% of rivers tested in England in 2023 and 2024 by the Environment Agency
A campaign group is calling on the Labour government to "reduce pesticide-related harms" to both human health and the environment.
The AIC has said delays to a post-EU exit pesticide regulatory scheme in Great Britain are causing "uncertainty" for businesses.
The French Prime Minister has told French farmers that their “heartfelt cry” has been heard as...
Around 140t of imported pesticides have been seized by authorities in Brazil during the country’s...
A new chair has been appointed of a Voluntary Initiative (VI) in Scotland that promotes the...
The UK's Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) is looking to appoint new members, as well as a new...
Guernsey Water has confirmed that 58 pesticide detections have been identified in the first three months of 2023.
Dr. Matthew Tinsley, a senior lecturer at the University of Stirling, has said that the...
Eurofins Agro UK has launched a new test to help potato growers with pesticide residue...
Arable
A new research centre, using gene-editing technology to improve vegetable crops, has opened at the...
ADAMA has appointed Nicola Geering as the new regulatory manager for the UK and Ireland today (September 8)
Farmers that use professional Plant Protection Products (PPPs) and adjuvants are being reminded of the deadline to register their details.
Pig/Poultry
The Soil Association has launched a petition calling on UK supermarkets to remove harmful pesticides from their soya supply chains.
Grass
Red Tractor urgently needs to review and strengthen its promotion of non-chemical pesticide alternatives, including via...
Key target measures have been drafted as part of NI's new river basin management strategy to crack down on water quality issues.
New Zealand’s tillage, horticulture and vegetable sectors have embarked on a seven-year...
Greta Thunberg has criticised the UK government for allowing farmers to continuing using a bee-killing pesticide.
