Pesticides: Play your part
06 October 2008
The campaign to combat impending EU legislation which could wipe out over 80% of the pesticides, herbicides and fungicides commonly used on British farms continues and you can play your part.
As NFUOnline reported last month, Farmers Weekly has launched SOS (Save Our Sprays) while the Farmers Guardian, Backing British Growers.
The NFU is firmly behind the two campaigns and the links below explain this vital issue and advise how you can lobby your MEPs.
Links
Update on thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides.
Q&A on the new EU pesticide legislation and its impact. (members only document - please log-in)
Impacts on the horticultural sector.
Which MEPs to write to, when and what to say.
List of all UK MEPs on Environment Committee.
Thematic strategy myths and realities.
Key points to raise with MEPs on plant protection products.
Writing to MEPs about the thematic strategy. (members only document - please log-in)
EU thematic strategy on sustainable use of plant protection products. (members only document - please log-in)
