The UK pesticides' regulatory authority, CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division), has confirmed the imminent withdrawal of a number of key seed treatments widely used by UK vegetable growers. Under the...
The UK pesticides' regulatory authority, CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division), has confirmed the imminent withdrawal of a number of key seed treatments widely used by UK vegetable growers. Under the...
Defra-backed study finds some 78% of respondents said they would consider growing them on their farm in the next five years
Widespread reports of high pest numbers being spotted in emerging cereal crops are putting pressure on growers to consider insecticide use, even if they have selected the no insecticide option in Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes
Milder autumns and early drilling could extend aphid activity, increasing the risk of barley yellow dwarf virus. Ash Ellwood looks at spray timing and the role of resistant varieties in protecting yield