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Brexit 10 Years On: Industry Needs Clarity, Not More Chaos

A decade after Brexit, industry faces renewed uncertainty as proposed regulatory alignment with the EU threatens investment, innovation and grower competitiveness.

23/06/26

CropLife UK Clarifies SPS Position After Misleading Reports

Recent press reports have misrepresented CropLife UK's position regarding the proposed new SPS Agreement between the UK and the EU. The following statement clarifies our position.

19/02/26

Analysis of the Impact on UK Crop Production of GB Aligning With EU Rules and Decisions on PPPs

A report by The Andersons Centre published on 29 January, commissioned by CropLife UK, shows that a badly negotiated new Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement with the EU could wipe out 1...

29/01/26

UK Takes the Lead in Agri-Tech With New Precision Breeding Legislation Coming Into Force

Today marks a historic milestone for England's agricultural future with the commencement of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023.

13/11/25

CropLife UK Response to the NAP for the Sustainable Use of PPPs

CropLife UK welcomes the publication of the revised National Action Plan (NAP).

21/03/25

New Voluntary Initiative Chairperson Announced

CropLife UK is pleased to congratulate award-winning East Fife mixed farmer Dave Bell on his appointment as the new Chair of the Voluntary Initiative (VI).

18/02/25

CropLife UK and abc Welcome the Government’s Commitment to Further Progress of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act in the UK

CropLife UK and abc welcome the announcement by Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner on the Government’s decision to pass the secondary legislation required ...

01/10/24

Misleading Press Reports About PFAS & PPPs

There have been some recent news articles claiming that use of Plant Protection Products (PPP) has led to residues in food that contain Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS).

17/04/24

Leading the Way in Innovation

Last week the European Parliament voted to reject a European Commission backed proposal on the sustainable use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) this marks a significant shift in agricultu...

27/11/23

Navigating Complexity: The Farm to Fork Summit and Missed Opportunities

This week Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, hosted representatives of the food and farming industry to discuss how the food industry is responding to the cost-of-living crisis. The summit resulte...

19/05/23

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Gains Royal Assent – A Step Closer to Boosting Crop Production Efforts

This week saw the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill receive Royal Assent.

24/03/23

The Windsor Framework: The Answer to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

There is no specific mention of crop protection solutions which begs the question, what impact will the new agreement have on members and growers?

07/03/23

CropLife UK Welcomes New Governmental Departments

CropLife UK hopes that these changes will focus attention on key issues such as food security, affordability, Net Zero and innovation.

15/02/23

The Brexit Freedoms Bill

CropLife UK Chief Executive Dave Bench has addressed the Brexit Freedom Bill and its possible implications.

11/11/22

Crop Protection Association Grows to Become CropLife UK

From 15 November 2021, the Crop Protection Association (CPA) will operate under a new name: CropLife UK.

15/11/21

Crop Protection Association Welcomes Gene Editing

Following the announcement of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) consultation on the regulation of gene editing, Crop Protection Association (CPA) Chief Executive D...

01/05/21

Reaction to the UK-EU Free Trade Agreement

Following the announcement that the UK and EU have reached an agreement on free trade deal, Crop Protection Association (CPA) Chief Executive Dave Bench said:

24/12/20