Pesticide tax threat
Language: English Series: Farmer`s Guardian ; 26 March 1999, 4(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: A Government consultation paper recommends a 30% tax rate which would discourage pesticide use between 4-20%, though the report is uncertain about the extent of environmental benefits. The British Agrochemical Association argue that any tax would affect the competitiveness of UK agriculture.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3513-71 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 92469-1001 |
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A Government consultation paper recommends a 30% tax rate which would discourage pesticide use between 4-20%, though the report is uncertain about the extent of environmental benefits. The British Agrochemical Association argue that any tax would affect the competitiveness of UK agriculture.