What role for sustainable agriculture? A conference report

The European Parliament's environment committee is to vote on 5 November vote on a proposed EU-wide regulation on the placing of pesticides on the market. The proposal is proving highly controversial. On 14 October, European Voice hosted a debate in Brussels to discuss the question: ‘What role for pesticides in sustainable agriculture?'. Those participating included the European Commission, members of the European Parliament, plus representatives from the farming industry, pesticide-makers and non-governmental organisations.