The pesticides market remains stable

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The pesticides market remains stable

In 2016, 6,843 tonnes of pesticide substances were placed on the Belgian market. Fungicides and bactericides accounted for 42 %, and herbicides, haulm destructors and moss killers accounted for a third. Total quantities remain stable compared to 2015, despite the 16 % increase of plant growth regulators and the 10 % rise of fungicides and bactericides, offset by the 5 % decrease of herbicides, haulm destructors and moss killers, among others.