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Wildlife Trusts calls for pesticide use to be slashed by 50 per cent

The Wildlife Trusts has called on the Government to introduce a pesticide reduction target which cuts overall use by at least 50 per cent over the next 10 years.

Abi Kay
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Wildlife Trusts calls for pesticide use to be slashed by 50 per cent

The Wildlife Trusts has called on the Government to introduce a pesticide reduction target which cuts overall use by at least 50 per cent over the next 10 years. The organisation said the target must...

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