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"There is no doubt that, despite current legislation to reduce pesticides, excessive amounts of pesticides exist in our air, water and food supply, affecting our health and the environment.
Today however, while my colleagues and I voted clearly for a reduction in pesticides in our day-to-day lives, it is important that we acknowledge the practical reality of the needs of farmers and fruitgrowers, particularly in this climate of rising food prices. We cannot legislate in the abstract! I have voted for a practical and balanced approach and voted against extreme amendments that would reduce our food supply, making farming ridiculously burdensome and impractical. Let us not forget that farmers are environmentalists by nature! Instead of a pesticide ban, the Member States will look at training and information campaigns and Best Practice and Integrated Pest Management which will benefit us as citizens, consumers and farmers.
I have voted in favour of realistic targets for Member States while acknowledging the diverse nature of 27 Member States. With regard to use, risk has to be the central factor, taking hazard and exposure into consideration."@en1
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"Liam Aylward and Brian Crowley (UEN ),"1
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