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Defra says emergency authorisation has been withdrawn as neonicotinoid ‘extremely toxic to pollinators such as bees’

Wildlife campaigners hail decision urging Defra to introduce further bans

Pesticide residues raise concerns for consumer health

Farmers and growers urged to get behind science and industry partnership

Bill Young brings 'extensive experience' in agricultural quality assurance, having previously held leadership roles at NSF and SAI Global

Calls for a more holistic approach to tackling 'weed communities'

Victoria Atkins takes up post in Kemi Badenoch's new Shadow Cabinet

Defra says development of drought and disease resistant crops will help reduce costs for farmers

NFU says unfair to just blame growers when factors such as weather and climate change play a role

Following last autumn's troublesome drilling, farmers should think carefully before embarking on planting