Unions express dismay as Asulox pulled from market

Decision leaves farmers without support to control bracken say UK farm leaders

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NPL has said it will no longer support further research into asulam
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NPL has said it will no longer support further research into asulam

Farming unions in the UK have expressed their dismay after it was confirmed a key plant protection product will no longer be available to support farmers' efforts to control bracken. UPL Europe, the...

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