The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts of pesticides on people and the environment
Environmental risk from pesticides is to be reduced by 10% over the next five years under a new plan set out by all four UK Governments today (Friday 21 March).
A new UK National Action Plan on Pesticides sets out a future of more sustainable pesticide use, which protects the environment and human health, and boosts food production for the long-term.
The Plan sets out how all four UK governments will support farmers, growers, and other land managers to voluntarily increase their use of nature friendly farming techniques and embrace alternative measures to reduce the potential harm from pesticides by 10% by 2030, while controlling pests and pesticide resistance effectively.
Pesticide resistance, climate change, and invasive species pose significant challenges to our food security.
Embracing a future with a nature friendly approach to pest management means a better deal for our food producers. Sustainable pesticide use supports healthier ecosystems where vital pollinators, such as bees, are allowed to flourish – boosting crop health and food production for the long-term.
This comes as part of the UK Government’s wider Plan for Change, which is clear food security is national security and is why we are supporting farmers to spend less on pesticides in the future while boosting productivity.
Posted On: 21/03/2025
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