13 November 2023 Maize seed treatment reprieve confirmed Emergency Authorisations have been granted for three key seed treatments after a concerted lobbying campaign.…
27 October 2023 Rodenticide use in open areas retracted From 4th July 2024, the use of rodenticides containing bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas…
20 October 2023 Sustainable wireworm control evolving through Enigma project Although only halfway through its investigation into sustainable wireworm control, the Fera-led R&D project, Enigma…
10 October 2023 Slug season following wet summer Cereal growers must be extra vigilant to protect newly sown cereal crops from very high…
2 October 2023 New pest management IPM tool launched With Integrated Pest Management (IPM) planning now a paid action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI),…
24 August 2023 Effective control needed to suppress burgeoning slug population With soil moisture levels high this summer, arable growers must use good quality slug pellets,…
18 August 2023 Protect machinery from rodents Rodent damage to machinery is often not covered by insurance and can be hugely costly…
2 August 2023 Early OSR drillers should be braced for high slug pressure Wet weather over the past month has provided good conditions for oilseed rape establishment, but…
16 July 2023 Colorado beetle larvae found in Kent Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and…
6 July 2023 Brassica Alert now live to aid pest and disease decisions Brassica Alert is now live for the 2023 season, providing growers and agronomists with up-to-date…