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Download PDF As France looks set to join the other major sugar-producing countries within the EU that allow a derogation for the use of neonicotinoids, is the UK getting left behind? CPM takes a look at the current state of play. The virus yellows assurance fund will help mitigate some of the growers’ risk. By Lucy de la Pasture Following the announcement last month that the French government would support the application for a derogation to allow sugar beet growers to use neonicotinoid-treated seed in 2021, pressure is growing on the UK government to level up the playing field so British beet growers aren’t at a disadvantage. The decision has been greeted by the UK industry with a mixture of incredulity and admiration in equal measures, explains Ian Munnery of seed producers SESVanderHave. “The French government originally pushed for the neonic ban so from that point of view, you could argue there is a question of having your cake and eating it. “But on the other hand, the French government has to be applauded for recognising the clear threat virus yellows poses to its sugar beet industry, accepting there are no credible solutions available and consequently revising their position in…
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