Arable
High-tech imaging aims to provide 'precision slug-control strategies'
Researchers from the UK Agri-Tech Centre and Rothamsted Research have identified a high-tech method to detect the grey field slug...
Pest Control
Arable
Study: Companion plants can reduce pest damage in OSR
The presence of cereal volunteers or companion plants with oilseed rape (OSR) could lead to a marked reduction in damage...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to protect machinery from rodent damage
Pest control chemical manufacturer Lodi UK has urged farmers to be aware of the damage rodents can cause to farm...
Environment
Scotland: New chair appointed to plant protection initiative
A new chair has been appointed of a Voluntary Initiative (VI) in Scotland that promotes the responsible use of plant...
N.Ireland
Research: Multi-year management plan needed for leatherjackets
Leatherjackets are causing significant challenges for farmers in the western region of Northern Ireland as they struggle to manage the...
Rural Life
Video: Aussie farmers seek urgent action to combat ‘mice plague’
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have called on their government to take action amid a...
N.Ireland
Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a pest control scheme being run by the British Association...
N.Ireland
Farmers encouraged to take advantage of pest control scheme
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a pest control scheme being run by the British Association...