Scottish and Welsh farmers will not be authorised to use Asulox for bracken in 2023

Scottish Government said the risks outweigh the potential benefits of Asulox

Alex Black
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Scottish and Welsh farmers will not be authorised to use Asulox for bracken in 2023

A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses to the environment and human health, the Scottish Government...

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