30-10-2023 01:20 via fwi.co.uk

Study suggests silicon spray reduces cereal slug damage

Farmers Weekly
Growers concerned about slug damage in cereals this season could benefit from incorporating silicon into traditional fungicide spray timings. Populations of the slimy pests have thrived in the wet autumn weather. Silicon plays a vital role in plant development by strengthening crops and reducing the risk of pest and disease attack. The element enhances plant […]
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