Oilseed rape drillers warned to brace for high slug pressure

Wet weather over the past month has provided good conditions for oilseed rape establishment, but growers tempted to drill early should prepare for high slug pressure

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Oilseed rape drillers warned to brace for high slug pressure

Hampshire independent agronomist Steve Cook, advises growers to set slug traps at the time of drilling and to be primed to apply pellets if there is evidence of slug activity. Mini pellets ...

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