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Farmers needed in study to find slug resistant wheat

A farmer-led research project exploring new ways to manage slug damage is seeking ‘Slug Scouts’ who will trap and send in slugs for feeding studies.

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Farmers needed in study to find slug resistant wheat

A farmer-led research project exploring new ways to manage slug damage is seeking ‘Slug Scouts’ who will trap and send in slugs for feeding studies. The scientists are hoping farmers will harvest around...

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