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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour to end UK exemptions for bee-killing pesticides outlawed by EU

Labour pledges to end exemptions for bee-killing pesticides approved by the UK government against scientific advice.
Shadow farming minister Daniel Zeichner states that Labour will stop using neonics and submit the policy for inclusion in the party's election manifesto. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

France's prime minister unveils new measures in attempt to calm farmers' anger

France's prime minister, Gabriel Attal, unveiled new measures to address the concerns of protesting farmers.
The measures include no new pesticide ban without a solution, banning imports of certain fruits and vegetables treated with banned chemicals, and proposing the creation of a European control force to combat fraud. [ more ]
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