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Potatoes trials show promise in replacing insecticides

Chemistry is fast disappearing from farming’s toolbox, but researchers and farmers in Scotland are working together to trial alternative solutions to protect the high health status of the seed potato industry.

Ewan Pate
clock • 2 min read
Potatoes trials show promise in replacing insecticides

Chemistry is fast disappearing from farmings toolbox, but researchers and farmers in Scotland are working together to trial alternative solutions to protect the high health status of the seed potato industry....

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