Slug warning for early OSR crops

摘要

Early oilseed rape drillers are being advised to be proactive against slugs, as recent rains have heightened the risk of crop damage by the pest.Kent-based independent crop consultant James Rimmer of CCC Agronomy says his area of the South East was particularly hard-hit by storms in late July, and post-harvest stubbles are now the wettest he has seen for several seasons.