As a red kite reintroduction programme enters its second year in Cumbria, Forestry Commission rangers have asked for help in documenting the birds’ progress.
Becky Ward, PGRO principal technical officer, offers advice on disease control in winter and spring bans as changeable weather conditions are giving rise to chocolate spot and downy mildew.
Tonight representatives from Rothamsted Research and the Take the Flour Back campaign, opposing a trial of GM wheat at the institute, will appear on Newsnight.
Farmers and growers are being advised to prepare for an increased slug threat later this summer after the wettest April on record created ideal conditions for slugs to reproduce.
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