pesticides
‘Dramatic’ jump in the presence of pesticides in wine
The proportion of wine containing multiple pesticide residues has increased from 14% in 2016 (the last time that wine was tested) to 50% in 2022. Analysis of the UK government’s testing programme by non-profit PAN UK shows residues of 19 different pesticides…
Roundup row turns the EU spotlight on pesticides
A special committee is investigating the licensing procedure after serious questions over corporate lobbying on glyphosate. By David Burrows. This month, PEST, a special committee brought together by the European Parliament will meet for the first time. Its job over…
Government urged to curb pesticide use
The UK Government should use the opportunity created by Brexit to promote greener agricultural practices, including a reduction in pesticide usage, a campaign group has said. Pesticide Action Network –UK (PAN-UK) called on the Government to establish strong regulatory controls…
Scientist puts European pesticides ban into question
A LEADING SCIENTIST HAS cast doubt on the European pesticides ban, which began in December 2013. Norman Carrek, a bee researcher at the University of Sussex, suggests that the previous…
Organic farms support biodiversity, say Oxford University researchers
A NEW study by researchers at the University of Oxford has shown that organic farms support up to 34% more plants and animal species than conventional farms. Researchers looked at 184 farming sites across the UK for the past…
Battle for honeybees continues
THE GOVERNMENT is at the centre of storm brewing between environmentalists and agri-chemical companies over the use of some pesticides. Neonicotinoids are commonly used in Europe to control pests on…
