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Prior to discussing the possibilities and limitations in sustainable use of plant protection products a comprehensive definition of sustainability should be given. Recently, the American Society of Agronomy adopted the following definition (Abrol and Katyal, 1990): “A sustainable agriculture is one that, over the long term, (i) enhances environmental quality and the resource base on which the agriculture depends, (ii) provides for human fibre and food needs, (iii) is economically viable, and (iv) enhances the quality of life for farmers and the society as a whole”.
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Herrchen, M., Klein, W. (1998). Sustainable Development, Agricultural Practices and the Use of Plant Protection Products. In: Pugh, D.M., Tarazona, J.V. (eds) Regulation for Chemical Safety in Europe: Analysis, Comment and Criticism. Environment & Policy, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5316-4_8
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