Review of Crop Pest and Diseases Survey

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Objectives Defra requires an independent review of the current Survey of Crop Pests and Diseases (P&D survey) to understand the following questions: • Who are the critical stakeholders and customer base for the survey? • What are the current uses for the data? • Is the current sampling strategy and data set fit for purpose? • Is there potential to seek economies through reduced sample size or collection frequency? • Are there any ongoing activities that present opportunities for cost reduction through alignment/partnership working? • What opportunities are there for enhanced impact of the survey, including on-going activities? • Are there likely to be additional uses for such data and how can these most effectively be evidenced by the survey? • How can the data set be more effectively shared, disseminated and utilised? Are there any barriers to this? • Is there scope for new technologies to increase efficiency of the survey and provide additional information?