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Organic farmers face increased slug threat

Wet weather has aided breeding conditions

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Damp conditions have contributed to larger slug numbers
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Damp conditions have contributed to larger slug numbers

Organic farmers are facing a challenging time this season owing to high slug populations as wet weather has led to more favourable breeding conditions. Jerry Alford, arable and soils advisor at the...

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