New Report Cites Benefits of Pesticide Use
April 4, 2007| |
A report from the study conducted by researchers at the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom stated the numerous benefits derived from pesticide use, a view that is in contrast with a number of other publications.
In their study, Jerry Cooper and Hans Dobson provided evidence that pesticides will continue to be a vital tool that will help improve living standards for the people of the world. Among the cited benefits include those categorized as ‘primary benefit’, for example improved crop/livestock yield and quality, and ‘secondary benefits’ such as improved nutrition and quality of life. The researchers further categorized these primary and secondary benefits as economic, environmental or social in nature.
The report was supported by CropLife International and can be downloaded at http://www.croplife.org/library/documents/Crop%20protection/Pesticides%20and%20humanity
%20Version%20A24.pdf. The complete press release can be found at http://www.croplife.org.
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