France: Compensation to beet growers for the ban on neonicotinoids

Published 2023년 2월 17일

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The French government has announced that it will compensate farmers for crop losses resulting from the ban on neonicotinoids, following protests by beet growers. An announcement on a plan to support growers and sugar factories is imminent. The government will also push for clear solutions at the European level, either enforcing the ECJ decision in all member states or lifting the ban on neonicotinoids. Additionally, the government will fund research into new beet protection methods.

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After protests by beet growers, French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau announced that the government wants to compensate farmers for crop losses due to the ban on the use of neonicotinoids. A plan to support growers and sugar factories will be announced soon. Compensation, however, will not change anything in the long run, so at the same time the French government is to demand clear solutions at the European level. The French intend to persuade Brussels to enforce the decision of the ECJ in all member states, or to withdraw the ban on neonicotinoids. Minister Fesneau also announced support for research that will accelerate work on new technical methods of ...

Source: Farmer.pl