Cuprokylt and organic potatoes update

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) submitted an Article 53 application (120 day authorisation request) for Cuprokylt on organic potatoes, which was considered by the Government’s Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) at their meeting on Tuesday 17th April 2018. The Committee requested further information before making a recommendation. AHDB has submitted a response, which will be considered at the next ECP meeting on Tuesday 15th May. Further information on the outcome of the application will be provided once it is available.