Table 2.
Percentages covered by the compounds in the steatosis CAG list, for four crop types, based on UK Pesticide Usage Survey in 2014. Estimated percentage of UK population living nearby is also shown
| Crop | Total grown area (million ha) | Percent of total UK arable and orchard area | Percentage of grown area including one or more compounds in the steatosis CAG | Adult residents near fields (percent of UK adult population) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1.94 | 41% | 99.54% | 8.5% |
| Sugar beet | 0.12 | 3% | 100% | 0.67% |
| Potatoes | 0.12 | 2.5% | 99.43% | 0.8% |
| Dessert apples | 0.005 | 0.5% | 97.39% | 0.09% |