Belgian farmers lobby urges municipalities to oppose pesticide reduction plan

The Walloon Federation of Agriculture (FWA) has sent a letter to all municipal councils urging them to oppose the Walloon Pesticide Reduction Plan (PWRP), currently in its fourth edition and set to take effect in 2028. The letter, deemed 'provocative' by some officials, targets a public consultation on the plan's environmental impact report. This marks an escalation in the farmers' lobby's tactics, shifting from direct advocacy to mobilizing local governments, potentially complicating the regional government's regulatory timeline.