Growers warned of high crop lodging risk this spring

Implementing an effective plant growth regulator (PGR) programme this spring will be more important than ever, growers are advised.

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Growers warned of high crop lodging risk this spring

Implementing an effective plant growth regulator (PGR) programme this spring will be more important than ever, growers are advised. Last year saw sustained periods of dry weather, with ponds and rivers...

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