That's a step forward, but the real reform of pesticide abuse will come as farmers switch to alternative controls.

Big farmers can simply switch to some other crop.

During the early 19th century, the local farmers switched from growing grain to raising dairy cattle and hay.

A sensible plan would actively help farmers switch to crops like coffee or oranges.

Prices for nursery products in particular increased during the five years, he said, and some farmers switched crop land to nurseries.

If the distributor does not have the Mycogen product in stock, most farmers will switch to something else rather than wait for it.

Since the 1980s, coffee prices have been low which has decreased production as farmers switch to other crops.

Many farmers saw the potential to make more money, and switched from white corn to yellow corn.

In the 18th century, local farmers switched to raising dairy cattle.

Why does the farmer not switch to another retailer?