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Time to stop the pesticide propaganda - they're more efficient and less toxic than ever

Critics of the industry often claim today’s pesticides are more toxic and damaging to soil than ever – but nothing could be further from the truth, says Adam Speed, head of communications at the Crop Protection Association.

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Time to stop the pesticide propaganda - they're more efficient and less toxic than ever

Critics of the industry often claim today's pesticides are more toxic and damaging to soil than ever - but nothing could be further from the truth, says Adam Speed, head of communications at the Crop Protection...

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