Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report
Summary
A Greenpeace report found that a typical English roast dinner may contain ingredients treated with over 100 different pesticides, including some banned in the EU. The report warns that heavy pesticide use harms wildlife and ecosystems and calls for stricter rules and reduced pesticide use in the UK.Key Facts
- Greenpeace’s report used 2024 data to identify 102 pesticides on vegetables and fruits in a Sunday roast.
- Seven of these pesticides are banned in the European Union due to health and environmental risks.
- Some pesticides found can cause cancer, disrupt hormones, and harm bees, fish, birds, and other wildlife.
- Pesticides have been widely used since WWII to protect crops but also negatively affect beneficial plants and insects.
- The UK government aims to reduce pesticide use by 10% by 2030, while Greenpeace calls for a 50% cut.
- Greenpeace suggests aligning UK rules with EU standards and increasing organic farming to at least 10%.
- The National Farmers’ Union says pesticides are carefully regulated and essential to maintaining crop yields.
- The UK government asserts strict safety limits on pesticide residues in both domestic and imported food.
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