Pesticide Roundup

With the advent of new EU regulations, there have been rumours and speculation about the future of many pesticides. In this article, the effect on Roundup® (active ingredient glyphosate) is considered in more detail, and ways explored to ensure the UK can retain this hugely important herbicide in the amenity sector for many years to come

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