Defra has published the long-awaited ‘UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025: Working for a more sustainable future.’
A spokesperson from the Pesticide Collaboration, which includes ORC, said:
“We are thrilled that the UK Government has today announced the UK’s first ever pesticide reduction target of 10%. While we had hoped for a higher percentage , the adoption of a target which takes into account both how much of a pesticide is used and how toxic it is a clear signal that reducing pesticide-related harms to the environment is now being taken seriously.
“We are also pleased that there are commitments to increasing the uptake of non-chemical alternatives by farmers and urge the government to provide them with the support they need. While there are no commitments to phasing out urban pesticide use, we have been assured by the government that this area of work will be progressed separately.
“We look forward to working with Minister Hardy to build on the promises made in today’s National Action Plan and increase the ambition of these significant policy shifts.”
See also: UK Pesticides National Action Plan finally published – our initial response (PAN UK)
