Research and Development funded by CRD
Scope
CRD spends about 4.5 million pounds each year on two areas of research:
The first supports our regulatory work and includes developing better ways to assess and manage risks arising from pesticide use. Approvals Home
The second supports Government policy to reduce the adverse impact of pesticide use. This research covers environmentally friendly crop protection practices and ways to protect biodiversity. It includes alternative technologies and integrated crop management systems that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. Reducing Environmental Impact
CRD Research Newsletter
RADAR is an e-newsletter providing information about pesticide related R&D projects. It is published twice a year by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD). Links to previous issues are provided below. If you would like to receive this newsletter via email on a regular basis, please subscribe by sending your name and email details to: sally.wood@hse.gsi.gov.uk . Please quote 'RADAR Newsletter subscription' in your email.
Research Reports
Reports on the research commissioned by CRD are available on the Defra Science website:
Some examples are available:
CRD has also funded the production of reports from ADAS on the incidence of pests, weeds and diseases in a broad range of cropping situations. These are available on this website:
Defra Information
Further information on current Defra research is available on the Defra website.
Advisory Groups
The Pesticide Residue Committee (PRC), the Pesticides Forum and the Advisory Committee on Pesticides (ACP) may identify areas where research would help underpin their advice. The results are used to improve the regulatory system and the delivery of policy.