Future of oilseed rape at risk
November 15, 2016
From: Farmers Weekly
The future of UK oilseed rape production is under serious threat over the potential loss of crop protection products from the grower’s toolbox, say farm leaders.
The NFU is warning growers that 2017 will be a “big year for EU pesticide regulation” which could mean the loss of several key plant protection products (PPPs).
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Mr Smith said drought and the loss of neonicotinoids to fight cabbage stem flea beetle were key reasons why growers were already turning their back on oilseed rape.
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