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‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Farmers in England are using slug prediction maps developed through the Defra-funded Slimers project to reduce pesticide use by half. The tool helps growers target slug control more effectively, saving costs and minimizing environmental impact.
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