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Boosting crop resilience with biostimulants

A move to biological seed treatments has helped one Borders grower move away from chemical alternatives in a bid to help secure long-term business sustainability and improve soil health

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Boosting crop resilience with biostimulants

Though sustainability has become a buzzword in farming over recent years, for many growers making strategic decisions across their operations to promote long-term viability is an integral part of their...

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