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Pesticide resistance in farming: Why crop protection strategies are shifting

With the pipeline of new chemistry slowing, protecting existing products is critical, as experts warn that resistance is on the rise and urge growers to strengthen IPM strategies

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
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Pesticide resistance in farming: Why crop protection strategies are shifting

Pesticide resistance is a continuing and growing threat in the battle against pests, weeds and diseases on farms. However, according to John Cussans, weed scientist at ADAS, this threat is not new,...

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