Pests are part of nature but when left unchecked, they can be any farmer’s worst nightmare. The trick is to have a good balance. When it comes to spray programs and products, responsible use leads to sustainable solutions. Tyron Grieve, chemical consultant at Syngenta, gives advice on spray programmes.
Pest and insect spray programmes: What you need to know
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