Defra has launched a consultation on a new national pesticides action scheme: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/pesticides-future-strategy/sustainable-use-of-pesticides-national-action-plan/
One of the interesting aspects of the plan is the lack of reference to the European Union and the switch away from participation in EU regulations. However, if the UK gives approvals to products that are not permitted in the EU that could affect exports.
The section on biopesticides is relatively downbeat: 'The use of biopesticides supports IPM and can have a number of benefits including reduced impact on some non-target organisms and humans, resistance management, and minimising residues in food. Yet, biopesticides are generally more expensive for the user, and require a greater need for specific technical guidance, for example on storage and application. It is important to note that biopesticides do not inherently pose less risk to human health and the environment and, as such, should be assessed and utilised with the same care applied to chemical pesticides.'
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