What does the neonicotinoid emergency authorisation mean for sugar beet crops?

It is estimated around 75 per cent of sugar beet seed will be treated with the Cruiser SB (thiamexotham) seed treatment granted emergency authorisation this season.

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What does the neonicotinoid emergency authorisation mean for sugar beet crops?

It is estimated around 75 per cent of sugar beet seed will be treated with the Cruiser SB (thiamexotham) seed treatment granted emergency authorisation this season. Strict conditions of the 2022 temporary...

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