Ecophyto2 Archives - Agricultural and Rural Convention

Lower pesticide use “rarely” decreases productivity, French study shows

March 2, 2017 Oliver Moore

A team of researchers in France have shown that is it possible to reduce pesticide use on most French arable farms without impacting on either yield or profitability. […]

France | Pesticide ‘Probation’ Sees Tensions Rise

September 12, 2016 Peter Crosskey

A fascinating power play is emerging in France around pesticides. Some noteworthy and challenging pesticide reduction policies policies, such as Ecophyto 2, have emerged. Meanwhile, major politicians are clashing and occasionally out flanking each other. Peter Crosskey unpacks the story for us, in an exclusive article. […]