British beet grower does not have to count on neonics

After it became known that France is considering a derogation for seed coating with neonicotinoids, several European member states started to move. Farmers, processors and advocates see their opportunity to get the file back on the table at the agricultural ministries. This has also happened in the Netherlands and Germany. Not definitive In the UK, the organizations came up with the same idea after seeing the French plans. Incidentally, they are far from definitive. The proposal will be discussed by parliament at the end of September or the beginning of October. Since this is a predominantly 'green' parliament, the question is whether a derogation is feasible. The contours are known. The plans partly fall or stand here. The British Ministry of Agriculture, Defra, does not see an exemption at all. In a response, the spokesperson said there is compelling evidence that the use of neonics is harmful to bees and other pollinators. This is reported by Farmers Weekly. Only when science ...