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Food and Farming at the Forefront of Labour’s Missions for Change – September 2024

Sustainable Food Trust

Farming and food production are central to UK society. Deterioration of the natural environment could slow economic growth and result in UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 6% by the 2030s. Because of this lack of confidence, all farming sectors are expecting to decrease production over the next year.

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Pesticide Rotation: A Must for Effective Pest Management

Cropaia

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.