草榴社区

Government to issue complete ban on neonicotinoids in bid to protect bees

Wildlife campaigners hail decision urging Defra to introduce further bans

clock 鈥� 2 min read
The Government is to ban bee-harming neonicotinoids
Image:

The Government is to ban bee-harming neonicotinoids

Bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides are to be banned in the UK, the Government has announced. The decision, according to Defra, will enable the Government to deliver on an 鈥榚lection commitment to safeguard bees,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

拢笔翱础

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

拢笔翱础

Lantra Strong Skills, Safer Farms

拢笔翱础

More on Environment

Alastair Leake: Cowslips secure reprieve in Spending Review
Environment

Alastair Leake: Cowslips secure reprieve in Spending Review

Alastair Leake, Director of Policy at the GWCT鈥檚 Allerton Project demonstration farm, reflects on the Spending Review

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 16 June 2025 鈥� 3 min read
草榴社区' views sought on how private companies could benefit nature recovery
Environment

草榴社区' views sought on how private companies could benefit nature recovery

Defra issues call for evidence looking at increased business investment in the natural environment

Jane Thynne
clock 15 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read
草榴社区 recognised as Morrisons announces 20% emissions cut
Environment

草榴社区 recognised as Morrisons announces 20% emissions cut

Sustainable Farm Network credited with helping retailer hit environmental milestone

Jane Thynne
clock 09 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read