CropLife UK response to the NAP for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products
CropLife UK response to the NAP for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products

We welcome the publication of the revised National Action Plan.

21/03/25
New Voluntary Initiative Chairperson announced
New Voluntary Initiative Chairperson announced

CropLife UK is pleased to congratulate award-winning East Fife mixed farmer Dave Bell on his appointment as the new Chair of the Voluntary Initiative (VI).

18/02/25
CropLife UK and abc press release 01 October 2024
CropLife UK and ABC welcome the Government’s commitment to further progress of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act in the UK

CropLife UK and abc welcome the announcement by Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner on the Government’s decision to pass the secondary legislation required ...

01/10/24
Misleading press reports about PFAS & PPPs
Misleading press reports about PFAS & PPPs

There have been some recent news articles claiming that use of Plant Protection Products (PPP) has led to residues in food that contain Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS).

17/04/24
Leading the Way in Innovation
Leading the Way in Innovation

Last week the European Parliament voted to reject a European Commission backed proposal on the sustainable use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) this marks a significant shift in agricultu...

27/11/23
Navigating Complexity: The Farm to Fork Summit and Missed opportunities
Navigating Complexity: The Farm to Fork Summit and Missed opportunities

This week Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, hosted representatives of the food and farming industry to discuss how the food industry is responding to the cost-of-living crisis. The summit resulte...

19/05/23
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill gains Royal Assent – a step closer to boosting Crop Production Efforts
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill gains Royal Assent – a step closer to boosting Crop Production Efforts

This week saw the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill receive Royal Assent.

24/03/23
The Windsor Framework: The answer to the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The Windsor Framework: The answer to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

There is no specific mention of crop protection solutions which begs the question, what impact will the new agreement have on members and growers?

07/03/23
CropLife UK welcomes new governmental departments.
CropLife UK welcomes new governmental departments.

CropLife UK hopes that these changes will focus attention on key issues such as food security, affordability, Net Zero and innovation.

15/02/23
The Brexit Freedoms Bill
The Brexit Freedoms Bill

CropLifeUK Dave Bench CEO has addressed the Brexit Freedom Bill and its possible implications.

11/11/22
Crop Protection Association grows to become CropLife UK
Crop Protection Association grows to become CropLife UK

From the 15th of November 2021, the Crop Protection Association will operate under a new name: CropLife UK. We will also expand our scope to cover a wider range of technologies and innovatio...

15/11/21
CPA welcomes gene editing consultation
CPA welcomes gene editing consultation

Following the announcement of Defra's consultation on the regulation of gene editing, CPA CEO Dave Bench said;

01/05/21
Reaction to UK EU free trade agreement
Reaction to UK EU free trade agreement

Following the announcement that the UK and EU have reached an agreement on a free trade deal, CPA CEO Dave Bench said:

24/12/20