Today, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) announced it is withdrawing, with immediate effect, the authorisation to sell products containing the chemical chlorothalonil, an ingredient used since the 1960s to protect crops from disease. The decision follows a reexamination of the toxic effects of the chemical over the summer. FOAG said that after examining data […]
Two thirds of population want cuts in Switzerland’s pesticide use, says survey
A recent survey conducted by GFS Zurich shows strong support for cuts in pesticide use in Switzerland. The survey, requested by BirdLife Suisse, Greenpeace, Pro Natura and WWF Switzerland, found that 65% of the close to 1,000 surveyed would like pesticide use reduced in Switzerland. In addition, 49% favoured restricting government support payments to only […]
