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Defra is expected to publish regulations this spring that implement the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD). This briefing porvides an update on the current state of play. read more..
The European Parliament has backed new legislation on biocides (which includes rat poisons) at a second reading. read more..
Chlorpyrifos is an important insecticide in a number of different crops, however its continued registration is currently under threat. The three major approval holders are embarking on a stewardship campaign. read more..
News on more flexible buffer zone arrangements means that British growers may have access to a wider range of chemistry for weed, pest and disease control. read more..
Find out how to complete your Crop Protection Management Plan for the 2011-12 season. read more..
On 20 September we heard the disappointing news that the EU Appeal Committee refused the current application for the approval of the herbicide Asulam. The NFU is now working with other industry stakeholders to explore future solutions. read more..
The NFU will continue to fight for a key bracken control product, despite a European Union ban. read more..
Outline of approval timetable and conditions for the use of NO Scald DPA 31. read more..
The Pesticide Forum has just published its annual report for 2010 entitled "the impacts and sustainable use of pesticides". Pesticides are so often only portrayed in a negative light but this report includes a number of far more positive messages which read more..
Asulam, the only product approved for aerial and selective application for the control of bracken in the UK is currently being re registered and is facing the prospect of being non included. Reading the briefing here to find the reasons read more..
We’ve joined forces with the Potato Council and HGCA to promote good practice ahead of harvest. Two key areas can make all the difference. read more..
Wiltshire farmer Richard Butler has been appointed chairman of The Voluntary Initiative. read more..
European Commission plans to ban a key bracken control chemical were again blocked yesterday. read more..
Field work is now in full swing - and farmers are being reminded that if they want to keep key herbicides, they need to keep them out of water courses. read more..
NFU lobbying continues after EU Commission postpones decision on key bracken control herbicide. read more..
The industry’s Voluntary Initiative on pesticide use is seeking a new chairman. read more..
We’re urging members to complete a Crop Protection Management Plan, and stressing that recent events have made this simple task more important than ever. read more..
An amnesty which allows for the disposal of any unwanted, out-of-date or revoked pesticides and biocides has been announced. Registration begins today. read more..
Today’s announcement on meeting the Sustainable Use Directive vindicates the approach being used by British farmers, the NFU has said. read more..
The Voluntary Initiative annual report shows that the scheme to promote responsible pesticide use has met almost all of its 2010 targets. read more..
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