Reducing pesticide use has become a goal shared by several European countries and a
major issue in public policies due to the negative impacts of pesticides on the environment …

Integrated pest management and organic farming are alternatives for sustainable agriculture
and less pesticide use in the European Union. All professional users of pesticides in the …

There is a growing concern in society about the continuing intensive usage of pesticides in
farming and its effects on environmental and human health. Insight in the intentions of …

This paper quantifies the extent of pesticide overuse in vegetable production systems in
Southeast Asia. Pesticide overuse was defined as levels of use in excess of an economic …

Glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide in Europe. However, due to its potential effects
on human health, its renewal is currently under discussion in European policy. Here, we …

Intensive and worldwide usage of conventional pesticides on arable land has led to varying
problems for the environment and human health. Consequently, many governments and …

Oilseed rape (OSR) is the second largest source of vegetable oil globally and the most
important biofuel feedstock in the European Union (EU) but the production of this important …

Policy measures are needed to reduce the risks associated with pesticides' application in
agriculture, resulting in more sustainable agricultural systems. Pesticide taxes can be an …

Spatial diversification of crop and non-crop habitats in farming systems is promising for
enhancing natural regulation of insect pests. Nevertheless, results from recent syntheses …

The risks caused by pesticide use for human health and nature are one of the major
challenges for agricultural policies. Despite their high potential to contribute to better …