This downloadable arable farming infographic is designed to help government, stakeholders and the public better understand the practices that constitute Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
This downloadable horticulture infographic is designed to help government, stakeholders and the public better understand the practices that constitute Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
‘Get Pelletwise' is the campaign of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) that was set up in 2009 in response to analysis showing traces of metaldehyde, an ingredient of certain slug pellets, being found in catchments used for water abstraction.
The OSR Herbicides? Think Water campaign by working with water companies, agronomists and farmers aims to raise awareness of the issue, improve practices and develop new tools that will support farmers in continuing their responsible use of these herbicides.
Currently, best agricultural practice, as advocated by the UK code of practice for pesticide use and farm assurance schemes, requires that notification takes place when certain crop protection products are used.
AIC Scotland is leading food and farming industry calls for the Scottish Government to drop its opposition to precision breeding technology, allowing the nation to reap the benefits of gene-edited crops.
