CPA welcomes Liz Truss’s support for proportionate approach on pesticides
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has welcomed the UK Environment Secretary’s support for a science-based…
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Potato growers urged to switch to the better metaldehyde pellets for effective slug control
Potato growers fearful that slug control may be compromised following the loss of methiocarb baits…
Trade body move provides fresh assurance on pest control
A move to promote professional standards within the pest control sector has been hailed as…
New targets for engineering disease resistance in crops
Scientists at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich (UK) have discovered a new way to manipulate…
Dow launches Starane Hi-Load to save time and money
Dow AgroSciences is launching Starane Hi-Load at LAMMA 2015. The innovative formulation provides all the…
Restrictions on plant protection products would have detrimental effect on land management, says CLA
The CLA has said vital products needed for land management may be lost as a…
New group to support farmers applying nematicides
A new stewardship group plans to work alongside farmers and operators to ensure best practice…
Improving measurement of Soil Nitrogen Supply boosts profits
Accurately determining Soil Nitrogen Supply during the spring could enable Nitrogen (N) applications on crops…
Ideal year for N-min soil testing
Accurate testing of residual soil nitrogen could prove invaluable this season after some unexpected results…