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Promoting Circular Agriculture: The Use of Natural Pesticides
In a world where climate change threatens the health and well-being of millions of people, sustainable agriculture has become an urgent priority. A recent study published by The Bulletin reveals that more than 70% of the world’s workers are exposed to risks related to climate change, underscoring the need to address environmental challenges in a…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN arrives at the Young Trainees Meeting in Brussels
Brussels, 4 April 2024. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN has been present last 4th April at the Youth in Training Meeting held in Brussels with the Finnova Foundation, partner of the project. The event was a unique opportunity to learn about the different projects co-financed by the European Union funds. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN aims to develop natural fumigants to…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN joins the celebration of International Climate Day
Today, 26 March, we join in the celebration of International Climate Day. Since 1992, the United Nations has been commemorating today the importance of raising awareness and sensitising people to the influence of climate, as well as the impact of climate change on humanity. According to scientific studies, a steady increase in the earth’s temperature…
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Fruit and vegetables with pesticides in the EU have tripled in ten years
Brussels, 28 February 2024. Why is it important to consider the use of natural fumigants on fruit and vegetable crops? According to a study published by the Pesticide Action Network (PAN Europe), fruit and vegetables in the European Union with traces of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have tripled in ten years. This is alarming due to…
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Pesticide risks in the food chain
Brussels, 14 February 2024. The increase in large-scale food production to feed a growing population has led to the massive use of pesticides, chemicals designed to control pests and diseases in crops. While these products have proven effective in safeguarding crops, their presence in the food chain raises a number of questions about the potential…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, solution to the withdrawal of the EU proposal on the sustainable use of pesticides
The European Commission is withdrawing its proposal on the sustainable use of pesticides, which called for halving the use of pesticides in the EU. In this context, the use of natural fumigants proposed by the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project is undoubtedly the best alternative to protect the environment and food safety. “Agriculture needs to move to…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN supports the EU’s fight against new imported pests and diseases
Brussels, 11 January 2024. The European Union is facing a growing risk of new pests and diseases from regions where they are already present due to increased international trade and is putting in place key prevention mechanisms. The European LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, which advocates the use of natural fumigants, highly appreciates these measures that will…
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Possible delay in approval of a European law on pesticide use reduction
Brussels, 15 December 2023. The approval of new legislation on pesticide use reduction will have to wait until at least the second half of 2024. The Spanish Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Luis Planas, has assured that “it seems difficult” that the European Union (EU) will manage to approve the law on the reduction of…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN welcomes the European Commission’s proposal on the reform of the evaluation of chemical substances
Brussels, 07 December 2023. The European Commission today adopted three legislative proposals to: streamline chemicals assessments across EU legislation; strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals; and ensure early detection of and action on emerging chemical risks. The European LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, which advocates the use of natural fumigants, welcomes this proposal which will help to…
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN welcomes the approval of the provisional agreement on a new EU Environmental Crime Directive
Brussels, 28 November 2023. The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached on last Thursday November 16 a preliminary agreement on a proposed EU law that would improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences. The European LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, which advocates the use of natural fumigants, welcomes this measure, which will help to…