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EU wants drones to spray pesticides — but it could backfire
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The European Union is considering removing a long-standing ban on aerial pesticide application to permit the use of agricultural drones for targeted spraying. However, scientific experts have raised concerns that this policy change might inadvertently result in an overall increase in pesticide consumption across farming sectors.
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This policy shift directly impacts EU environmental regulations and agricultural practices by balancing precision farming technology against the risk of increased chemical usage.
The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.
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