MARGINAL SURPLUS DOES NOT GIVE THE TRUE PICTURE, SAYS PDA DEFRA figures reveal that the national balance for phosphate in England has been declining over the last few decades and…
FOR over a century, agriculture has been dominated by a chemical revolution. Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides have become the cornerstone of crop production, promising quick fixes and high yields.
ONGOING research from the PCN Action Scotland project has reinforced the importance of soil testing as the basis of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for managing Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)…
DEFRA figures reveal that the national balance for phosphate in England has been declining over the last few decades and is now only about 5% of the 230 kt surplus…
Alex Godfrey, the new Chair of GB Potatoes, reports on current action group activities, the establishment of the Fresh Sector Consultation Group and growth in merchant membership.
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