Farmers use a host of chemicals to combat pests, diseases and competition from weeds. Unfortunately, these chemicals kill more than just the pests they target. Asger Mindegaard and Celia Nyssens look to Slovenia for inspiration for how farmers can produce good food without poisoning wildlife. No conclusive data exists about the precise amount of pesticide used in the EU’s agricultural sector. This is despite the fact that farmers are required to make and keep records of pesticide use and despite … Continue reading Future farming: Poison-free agriculture in Slovenia