Reducing Pesticide Use and Risks - What Action is Needed?

Frank Eyhorn, Tina Roner, Heiko Specking
September 2015

Acknowledgements and disclaimer

In Part I of this briefing paper we largely draw on information and published studies compiled in the following publications:

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