Thriving farms are the backbone of the UK countryside and a vital part of our national economy. A strong, sustainable farming sector supports rural livelihoods, drives economic growth, and safeguards the nation’s food security, ensuring a reliable supply of fresh, high-quality produce grown right here in the UK.
Our members develop and manufacture innovative products and agricultural technologies that help farmers grow healthy crops, protecting our food supply against pests, weeds and diseases. Without the use of crop protection products, there would be a 78% loss of fruit production, a 54% loss of vegetable production, and a 32% loss of cereal production. Therefore, these products play a critical role in reducing diseases and increasing crop yields worldwide.
However, UK agriculture faces significant challenges in ensuring food security amid rising global food prices and climate change. It is therefore more vital than ever for farmers to have access to the most extensive and effective toolbox possible. This toolbox should empower farmers to choose their preferred production model, combining conventional pesticides, biopesticides, plant biotechnology, as well as digital and precision technologies. You can read more about the challenges and opportunities facing UK agriculture in our Agriculture’s Trilemma report.