Trials conducted by Richard Allen Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots
The NFU has welcomed the ‘long overdue’ UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) but warned it was unclear how it would be supported and delivered
New research says early detection of pest population is key
Barley yellow dwarf virus is a complex disease but advances in monitoring, diagnostics and plant breeding are helping to inform its management
Defra says emergency authorisation has been withdrawn as neonicotinoid ‘extremely toxic to pollinators such as bees’
Wildlife campaigners hail decision urging Defra to introduce further bans
Pesticide residues raise concerns for consumer health
²ÝÁñÉçÇø and growers urged to get behind science and industry partnership
Bill Young brings 'extensive experience' in agricultural quality assurance, having previously held leadership roles at NSF and SAI Global
Calls for a more holistic approach to tackling 'weed communities'