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Update on the Sustainable Use Directive 02 Feb 2012

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..

New legislation for biocides 23 Jan 2012

The European Parliament has backed new legislation on biocides (which includes rat poisons) at a second reading. read more..

Chlorpyrifos (Dursban) under threat 29 Nov 2011

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..

Briefing on the interim LERAP buffer zone arrangements 28 Nov 2011

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..

New 2011-12 CPMP 28 Oct 2011

Find out how to complete your Crop Protection Management Plan for the 2011-12 season. read more..

Industry works together following Asulam ban 04 Oct 2011

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..

NFU seeks emergency move on Asulox 21 Sep 2011

The NFU will continue to fight for a key bracken control product, despite a European Union ban. read more..

DPA approval update 01 Aug 2011

Outline of approval timetable and conditions for the use of NO Scald DPA 31. read more..

Positive Facts on Pesticide Use frm the Pesticide Forum Annual Report 14 Jul 2011

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..

Update on the registration of asulam for bracken control 07 Jul 2011

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..

Care crucial with glyphosate 05 Jul 2011

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..

Butler gets VI role 27 Jun 2011

Wiltshire farmer Richard Butler has been appointed chairman of The Voluntary Initiative. read more..

EU reprieve for ‘essential’ bracken control 06 May 2011

European Commission plans to ban a key bracken control chemical were again blocked yesterday. read more..

Take care with spring spraying, urges VI 05 Apr 2011

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..

Temporary reprieve for asulam 15 Mar 2011

NFU lobbying continues after EU Commission postpones decision on key bracken control herbicide. read more..

VI looks for new chair as Dent steps down 24 Feb 2011

The industry’s Voluntary Initiative on pesticide use is seeking a new chairman. read more..

Your CPMP matters 08 Feb 2011

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..

Pesticides 'amnesty' announced 17 Dec 2010

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..

Common sense solution on pesticide rules 15 Dec 2010

Today’s announcement on meeting the Sustainable Use Directive vindicates the approach being used by British farmers, the NFU has said. read more..

VI on target again 20 Sep 2010

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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