Tag: Crop protection

According to a 2024 Consumer Reports analysis, certain green bean samples showed “alarmingly high” pesticide levels, including some chemicals banned for use on this crop. Understanding what pesticides are used on beans is critical for both growers and consumers to ensure safety and effective crop management.

In 2013, the UK announced a ban on the import of sweet chestnut saplings to combat the spread of a fungal blight already decimating trees across Europe and North America. This was a direct response to a broader issue concerning invasive diseases and pests that can cause chestnuts to get banned.