EU Member States have decided to ban the use of neonicotinoids in plant protection products in field crops in the European Union. According to some parties, the decision is unfavorable not only for European agriculture but also for the environment. Some claim that the imposed ban will limit the possibilities of fighting troublesome pests and will only have limited impact on the populations of bees and other pollinators.
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http://www.farmfutures.com/regulatory/reaction-eu-neonicotinoid-ban