Residues (residues) of plant protection products have been a topic of concern for quite some time now. Results of the measurements for residues from crop protection products are presented with some regularity.
Recently, the media has reported on residues in strawberries, beer, bats, diapers, muesli, tampons, fields, great tits, honey, ice cream, swallows, wine and manure.
Bulb fields
Last week attention was paid to residues in the gardens of people who live next to flower bulb fields. This reporting leads to questions. What is often missing in the media is a good analysis of the measurements. This could cause misunderstandings. In his latest opinion, Hinse Boonstra explains how to properly assess these studies.
Opinion Hinse Boonstra: Help, another residue study!