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Aerial crop spraying will for the most part be banned (Photo: Nick Shaw / Banana Link)

Parliament, member states reach deal on toxic pesticide ban

A deal on two pieces of EU legislation banning a number of highly toxic chemicals within pesticides and reducing pesticide use has been reached between MEPs and representatives of European Union member states.

Under the first, according to the agreement, a total of 22 substances that cause cancer, endanger reproduction or our genes are to be prohibited, as well as those that negatively affect our nervous, immune or hormonal systems.

Nevertheless, if plants are in serious danger, a...

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Aerial crop spraying will for the most part be banned (Photo: Nick Shaw / Banana Link)

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