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EU mulls lifting aerial pesticide ban for drones; experts warn of increased use
Deutsche Welle EN·EU·about 19 hours ago
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5.1
EU mulls lifting aerial pesticide ban for drones; experts warn of increased use
The EU is considering lifting a decades-old ban on aerial pesticide spraying to permit drone use for precision agriculture. Experts caution that this could paradoxically increase overall pesticide application, raising environmental and health concerns. The policy shift is at a proposal stage, with outcomes uncertain.
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