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A step towards spreading with drones

For the first time in the UK a trials permit has been authorised to review spreading slug pellets from drones, aiming to enable approval for grower use in future

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A step towards spreading with drones

Applying plant protection products from drones has moved a step closer after British regulator HSE-CRD granted an Extrapolated Trials Permit (ETP) for a slug pellet product, creating the first time a granular...

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