REVIEW PEST STATUS IN ARABLE AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Plant protection products are evaluated for their efficacy ( Efficacy Evaluations and Guidelines (hse.gov.uk)). It is important that the efficacy evaluation considers any specific agronomic conditions in terms of the crops grown, the pests that affect them, climatic conditions, typical rotations and the resistance status of any pests. The objective of the project is to produce a review of horticulture and arable farming in Northern Ireland (NI) and the status of associated pests. The review will provide sufficient...