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Farming matters: Matt Ridley - Time for a grown-up conversation about crop protection

The Government was right to make provision for a temporary and limited derogation for the use of the neonicotinoid seed treatment Cruiser SB on sugar beet for the 2021 season, although the colder conditions of recent months mean it will not be required this year.

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Farming matters: Matt Ridley  - Time for a grown-up conversation about crop protection

The Government was right to make provision for a temporary and limited derogation for the use of the neonicotinoid seed treatment Cruiser SB on sugar beet for the 2021 season, although the colder conditions...

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