Responsible use of antimicrobials in plant and crop care matters

Fungicides, weed killers and other pesticides are used to protect plants from pests. Besides, in some countries, antimicrobials are used as growth promoters. Research shows that this practice can promote resistant microbes. Limiting use, regulating it carefully, and combining it with good farming methods help protect the environment and keep these vital products effective.

“This picture shows the contrast between, on the one hand, the monoculture of large scale industrial farming where pesticides are commonly used and, on the other hand, the beauty of small scale agriculture where a multitude of species are allowed to coexist.”