Zwischen Biodiversität und Ertrag: Welche Auswirkungen ein Verbot chemischer Pflanzenschutzmittel haben könnte.

BASF SE ; EUROPEAN Commission

A recently commissioned study by BASF has found that a blanket ban on chemically-synthetic pesticides in sensitive areas could lead to significant yield losses. The study examined the potential impacts of the EU Commission's proposal for the sustainable use of pesticides on productivity and biodiversity in Germany. It was found that the effects of such a ban on biodiversity in Germany are not sufficiently supported by scientific studies and empirical evidence. A blanket pesticide ban could affect one-third of German arable land and drastically reduce yields. Policy-makers must consider agriculture and environmental protection in a balanced manner. [Extracted from the article]

Berlin. Eine kürzlich von der BASF in Auftrag gegebene Studie hat ergeben, dass ein pauschales Verbot von chemisch-synthetischen Pflanzenschutzmitteln in sensiblen Gebieten zu erheblichen Ertragsverlusten führen könnte. Einen signifikanten Mehrwert für die Biodiversität gäbe es nicht. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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