Use cold snaps as a natural insect defence
Farmers in the UK are being urged to make use of any cold weather to…
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AIC seeks sector head for strategic liaison role
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is looking for a Sector Head for Crop Protection and…
Potato industry urged to support CIPC residues monitoring
The CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), a cross-industry body, has submitted its second-year draft report…
Major potato pest eradicated
Following extensive operational investigative work and surveillance, Defra has announced the Colorado beetle has been…
Study reveals differing actions of Group 15 herbicides
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have discovered that three widely used pre-em herbicides – flufenacet, EPTC,…
Solar-powered bird scarer added to the Portek range
Portek Ltd has introduced a solar-powered bird-scarer designed to mimic a life-sized owl, with natural…
CRD eases isoflucypram co-form restrictions
The Health and Safety Executive’s Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has lifted the restrictions on the…
Novel IPM programme shortlisted for industry award
One of the largest integrated pest management (IPM) platforms ever established in the UK is…
Amazone and Claas launch AI-based dock solution
Claas and Amazone have combined to develop Weed Detector, which enables effective, pinpoint dock control…
OSR at risk of combined disease threats
As well as the threat from phoma, Oilseed rape growers are being urged to watch…