Thank you @joannapartridge.bsky.social @theguardian.com for your article highlighting the farmer-led research from @bofinfarmers.bsky.social working with @harperadamsuni.bsky.social that has led to slug-risk maps that can cut use of molluscide pellets by 50%
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‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used
