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Blight risk high for coming days
Potato growers in Yorkshire face an unprecedented forecast of five continuous days of full smith period blight risk infection this week, according to…
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Report shows signs of positive sales for produce
Over the first quarter of 2010, dollar and volume performance for produce were mostly positive, according to FreshFacts on Retail, the quarterly…
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Improving accuracy and reducing risks of slug pellet application
New developments for the Techneat Outcast sprayer-mounted slug pellet applicators will minimise the risk of environmental loss and improve the…
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New ‘Whole Crop Agronomy’ systems on show - June 15
The UK’s first ’Whole Crop Agronomy Open Day’ of a new vegetable demonstration site for eastern counties vegetable growers will take place on Tuesday…
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Tackling the tobacco whitefly risk
Following recent outbreaks of Bemisia Tabaci or tobacco whitefly, horticultural crop protection specialists Certis are advising a preventative…
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BlightCAST sees high risk for emerging potatoes
Potato crops are set to be hit by a high blight risk early next week, according to forecasts on the Syngenta BlightCAST website. Parts of Yorkshire…
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Spruzit packaging given a shake up
Broad spectrum insecticide Spruzit, active against biting and sucking pests in edible and non-edible crops, will soon be available in two new pack…
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Weather will determine product choice for controlling cleavers
Growers must be on their guard against a late flush of broad-leaved weeds and cleavers now that weather conditions are warming up, according to crop…
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Gazelle granted SOLA for spinach, cress and herb crops
Horticultural insecticide Gazelle SG (acetampiprid) has been granted an off-label approval by the Chemical Regulatory Directorate (CRD) for use on…
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Chai Stop frozen curries now delivered nationwide using eco friendly sheep’s wool insulation
Chai Stop’s award winning authentic frozen curries hand-made in Minster, Kent are now available nationwide, thanks to the innovative use of sheep’s…
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