Case Studies
Communicating the threats and dangers of illegal pesticides helps us raise awareness of this economically damaging and potentially dangerous practice. Spread the word.
Counterfeit Pesticides – Mini-documentary – A mini-documentary, first broadcast 5th October 2010 by on ARD ‘plusminus’ www.daserste.de/plusminus/
Stop the trade in illegal pesticides – Informative video from the European Crop Protection Association.
ALMERIA SPAIN: The province of Almeria, in the South of Spain has lived the consequences of illegal pesticides first hand. Three years later, growers are proud to say that the case of illegal pesticide use “belongs to the past”. Almeria proves that stamping out illegal pesticides is possible. Farmers, cooperatives, and trade associations emphasise that collaboration has been the key of the success.
- LAB INTRO: Analytica Alimentaria is a private laboratory in Almeria (Spain) specialised in pesticide residue analysis. Jose Ramirez, Director of Analytica Alimentaria, talks about the processes behind food testing and how they are prepared to search for illegal pesticides.
- COOPERATIVES AND FARMERS: Farmer organisations and Co-operatives play a leading role in increasing awareness about risks of using illegal substances. Farmers also stress the need to have access to a wide variety of products to fight devastating plagues.
- SPANISH CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: The crop protection industry fully supports national authorities in their enforcement of existing anti-counterfeit measures. The Spanish crop protection association (AEPLA) has set up an anonymous hot line for reporting suspicious products
The trafficking of illegal pesticides – full (English version)
The trafficking of illegal pesticides – 8 minute edit (English version)
The trafficking of illegal pesticides (Russian version)