Neonicotinoid seed treatment contributes more than €2 billion annually to commodity crop revenues.
An end to neonicotinoid use in the UK could lead to yield decline of up to 20% for winter wheat farmers
Neonicotinoid seed treatment is highly relied upon by oilseed rape growers in Germany to ensure competitive returns.
Neonicotinoid Treatment Review: Project Compass
A first comprehensive review of the value of neonicotinoid seed treatment, one of the most innovative forms of pesticide crop protection technologies within farmers’ toolbox has been published by the Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture e.V. (HFFA). Supported by Copa-Cogeca (European Farmers Union), ESA (European Seed Association) and ECPA (European Crop Protection Association) – and financed by Bayer Crop Science and Syngenta.
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European Seed AssociationESA is the voice of the European seed industry. www.euroseeds.org |
European Crop Protection AssociationECPA acts as the ambassador of the crop protection industry in Europe and represents the industry's European regional network. www.ecpa.eu |
Copa CogecaThe united voice of farmers and their co-operatives in the European Union. www.copa-cogeca.eu |
Pesticide InformationThis site is sponsored by the European Crop Protection Association. pesticideinformation.eu |





