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Meet the EU farmers using fewer pesticides to make agriculture greener

Video. Meet the EU farmers using fewer pesticides to make agriculture greener

Updated: 21/03/2021 - 9:58 GMT+1

In partnership withThe European Commission

One of the EU's green goals is to reduce the use of harmful pesticides by 50% by 2030. To achieve this goal, educational initiatives and new methods are being taught to new generation of farmers across Europe.

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