A COMPREHENSIVE review of the socioeconomic value of neonicotinoid seed treatment released in Brussels has prompted further concerns from the agricultural sector about proposed restrictions on its use.
A COMPREHENSIVE review of the socioeconomic value of neonicotinoid seed treatment released in Brussels has prompted further concerns from the agricultural sector about proposed restrictions on its use.
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ROG WOOD
Neonicotinoid seed treatment, which has been linked to a decline in honey bee populations, was suspended in France last year. It involves applying the chemical to the seed as a coating prior to planting, and is among the most efficient forms of crop protection against severe seasonal pests such as aphids. It is critical for successful, profitable production of winter wheat, oilseed rape, barley and sugar beet in the UK, and for corn, sunflowers and vegetable crops across the EU.
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