Table 5.
Status of paraquat use among four UK retailers. Responses from technical managers of four UK retailers to lead authors’ questionnaire survey (conducted between December 2021 and February 2022)
| Response topic | Retailer A | Retailer B | Retailer C | Retailer D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions on paraquat use | ||||
| Paraquat use to be phased out as a priority | □ | |||
| Paraquat use restricted-only permitted by BASISa qualified agronomist, for one year only, and contingent on a specific IPM-based justification for use | □ | |||
| Paraquat use virtually eliminated, except in rare, single farm particular cases | □ | |||
| Paraquat on company Prohibited List and no use allowed anywhere in company | □ | |||
| Extra requirements when use is approved | ||||
| Any use approvals require extra mitigation measures, operator training and demonstration of a robust management system | □ | □ | □ | n/a |
| Growers using paraquat must also report on progress to develop/deploy alternatives for foliage destruction | □ | □ | ||
| Status of IPM alternatives for pineapple foliage treatment | ||||
| Actively working with Costa Rican suppliers to implement alternatives | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| Implementing mechanical shredding + microbial degradation | No info | □ | □ | □ |
| Have challenges in achieving adequate stable fly control and/or complying with national legal requirements on its control | □ | |||