New research call for slug control
Work by AHDB’s crop divisions has estimated that a lack of slug control products could potentially cost UK crop production £100 million annually. To help sustain UK crop production, AHDB has revealed plans to invest in a programme of slug research by combining £300,000 of levy funds with potentially significantly greater external sources of funding. […]
Wet weather heightens slug risk in potato crops
According to Norfolk-based grower and independent potato specialist, Andrew Alexander, there is a real need for vigilance and preparation for the possibility of entering a season totally unlike the last two. “Already this year planting has been very stressful,” notes Andrew. “We are only two thirds of the way through planting at a time when […]
