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DG AGRI backs new breeding techniques for pest management

Tasos Haniotis, the deputy director-general at European Commission’s DG AGRI, views new breeding techniques as a way to manage pests in agriculture, according to a leaked document seen by EURACTIV.com.

Haniotis predicted that in the future “even more pesticides will be needed,” rather than fewer. [SHUTTERSTOCK]

Natasha Foote Euractiv 14-02-2020 15:41 5 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project
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