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Mixed outlook for practical rat control from farmers
In roughly equal measure, concerns and reassurance about rat control on farms have been identified by a recent survey. Working…
Pest Control
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Corteva Agriscience appoints William Corrigan as crop protection sales manager
William Corrigan has been appointed as the new crop protection sales manager for Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont. He took post…
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New control for Bruchid beetle
Following last year’s widespread downgrading of field beans due to bruchid beetle damage the authorisation of insecticide Biscaya (thiacloprid) for…
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All rodenticide users encouraged to update knowledge
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their professional competence in the use…
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Rodenticide-trained gamekeepers, farmers and pest controllers up 13,000; members of approved farm assurance tops 97,000
Less than two years since the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime’s mid-2016 introduction, 13,000 users of professional-use-only rat baits have undergone…
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Neonicotinoids: Risk to bees confirmed. Bayer respond
Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published today by EFSA.…
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Positive results for catchment management approach
Farmer’s awareness of water quality issues have improved year-on-year, according to research undertaken by Promar on behalf of Severn Trent…
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Bats as barometer of change
Surprising results from a unique bat study in the US reveal shifting behavioural patterns due to environmental change that could…
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Thrips know their onions
Rapid studies of a pest infestation of salad onions and leeks in southern England have confirmed that one of the…
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Industry challenges pose opportunities for independent agronomy
Innovations in product developments and technology alongside access to extensive technical trials provides independent crop consultants with more opportunity than…