Use of pesticides in agriculture - Westminster Hall briefing
Ahead of a Westminster Hall debate the Environment APPG produced a briefing on the use of pesticides in agriculture.
The Environment APPG has created this briefing which addresses important questions regarding the use of pesticides in agriculture, including:
- What role do pesticides play in food production
- What are neonicotinoids and why are they considered harmful?
- Under what circumstances can farmers use the pesticide?
- What role do pollinators play in food production?
- Does climate change impact crop yields?
- Is there an economic case for the use of harmful pesticides?
- What do voters think?