The EU is looking to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, so drones can be used for more precise application. Experts warn the change could increase overall pesticide use in agriculture.
WHO:European Union
WHAT:EU proposes lifting a decades-old ban on aerial pesticide spraying to allow drone use, with experts warning it could raise pesticide use.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:The proposal is driven by the aim to enable more precise pesticide application using drones, despite expert warnings that it could lead to greater pesticide use.
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