The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has issued the Agricultural Pesticide Guide (1448 AH - 2026 AD) to ensure the safe use of agricultural pesticides, regulate their registration and circulation according to approved regulations and systems in the Kingdom, thereby enhancing sector governance and establishing best scientific and regulatory practices.

The Ministry explained that the guide serves as a comprehensive national reference for regulating the circulation and use of agricultural pesticides. It aims to provide updated lists of registered and authorized pesticides, clarify restricted and prohibited pesticides, and disseminate safe use guidelines and pre-harvest intervals, contributing to public health and environmental protection, and supporting farmers and beneficiaries with scientific information on agricultural pests and integrated pest management methods.

Approved Definitions and Terminology

The Ministry emphasized that the guide includes comprehensive scientific and regulatory content, covering approved definitions and terminology, pesticide label data, as well as detailed lists of insecticide, acaricide, nematicide, fungicide, and herbicide types.

Related News

In addition to plant growth regulators, biological agents, and spreading agents, as well as usage patterns, application rates, pre-harvest intervals, and trade names of registered pesticides. Along with lists of restricted and prohibited pesticides, enhancing user compliance with technical and regulatory instructions.

Development of the Agricultural Pesticide Management System

The Ministry pointed out that the guide comes as an extension of efforts to develop the agricultural pesticide management system, transitioning to a scientific approach based on risk management and rationalization of use, in line with best practices and international standards, contributing to sustainable agricultural production, enhancing food security, and reducing health and environmental risks. It stressed the importance of verifying pesticide label data and the approved registration number, and adhering to instructions and pre-harvest intervals before using pesticides or harvesting crops. To view the Agricultural Pesticide Guide (1448 AH - 2026 AD), the website can be visited via this link.