Euro-Politicians voted to cut the number of pesticides available for food production on November 5, meaning farmers will have fewer tools to protect their crops and consumers will pay more for staple household foods.
The European Parliament’s environment committee has resolved to remove pesticides from the market place that it deems ‘hazardous’ despite many of the condemned substances having been used safely by farmers for decades.
British MEP Robert Sturdy voted against the proposals.
“This legislation threatens already hard pressed consumers who are now even more likely to see their monthly food bill go up," he said.
"With the current worries over food prices and food security it seems absurd that MEPs are voting on these proposals without the benefit of an impact assessment to make a more informed decision."
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