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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

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

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

CropLife UK welcomes the TRACIT report

CropLife UK supports CropLife Internationals stance as it welcomes the report by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) regarding counterfeit and illicit crop protection...

16/04/24

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

As there is another surprise reshuffle in government, CropLife UK welcomes our new secretary of state for Defra.

CropLife UK welcomes Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State at Defra, following the resignation of his predecessor Therese Coffey in yesterday’s reshuffle.

14/11/23

Why we need to provide food security and protect the environment

We must deliver food security for an increasing global population, whilst at the same time meeting the challenges of climate change and conserving our natural environment.

25/09/23

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

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?

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 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

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

11/11/22

CEO Dave Bench takes part in panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference 2022

Greener pastures? A look into food security and sustainable farming practice at Conservative Party Conference 2022

24/10/22

CropLifeUK sends its deepest condolences.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Royal Family during this difficult time, and with His Majesty the King.

09/09/22

Effective food and farming policy must be prioritised.

In a recent piece on Comment Central, the CEO has voiced concerns the next PM must consider.

01/09/22

CropLifeUK has expanded!

We are delighted to announce our two new additions to the team. As the industry is growing, we have taken on a new Policy Officer and Communications Officer to support us in advocating for i...

31/08/22

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

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

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