Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Chemical pesticides are an integral part of the UK's agriculture sector, boosting production and productivity. Over the years, the use and importance of pesticides has increased gradually, while the industry's product profile has evolved in line with technological advancements and changing land use. The performance of this industry relies on a range of factors, the most important of which has historically been the level of agricultural output and income.
However, in more recent times the parameters of the regulatory framework governing the operating backdrop of the industry have become more and more encompassing, and are now having a significant effect upon industry performance... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
The term pesticide can be used to cover a wide range of products used to prevent, repel, mitigate or destroy unwanted pest organisms. Most of these products are manufactured, patented and marketed by agrochemical companies that operate on a global product. Pesticides contain an active ingredient that is designed to disrupt biochemical and physiological processes within the pest organism. While most pesticides are derived from chemicals, there exist some that are natural (such as pyrethrins, which are obtained from chrysanthemums) as well as those that are altered versions of natural chemicals... purchase to read more