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Asulox hammer blow for farmers and crofters in Scotland

The company responsible for producing the bracken control chemical, Asulox, has delivered a significant blow to the agricultural community in…

United kingdomPeter douglasAndrew mcgillivrayBracken control groupLand use committeeSafety executiveScottish governmentScottish farmerLand useFair agriRachael hamilton

Scottish Government play down dangers of Asulox ban

Following the Scottish Government s decision to withhold authorisation for the use of the chemical asulox in this year s bracken control, First…

United kingdomAndrew mcgillivrayFirst ministerSafety executiveScottish governmentFair agri

Asulox banned for use this season because of health risks

The Scottish Government Takes Stance Against Asulox Use Due to Environmental and Health Concerns

United kingdomMathew williamsAndrew mcgillivrayMairi gougeonRural affairsExpert committee on pesticidesSafety executiveScottish governmentFair agriAffairs secretary mairi gougeonChief scientific adviserExpert committeeWelsh governmentAgri environment climate scheme

Farmers want to use banned chemical to control bracken

Campaigners say there is a risk Asulam can cause cancer and that alternatives should be used instead.

United kingdomPerth and kinrossLorna maclartyAndrew mcgillivrayMark ruskellKevin keaneLorna slaterPesticide action network united kingdomNick moleGreen skillsCircular economySafety executive

Clock ticking on bracken control with human health implications

Hill farmers fear that the crucial annual authorisation for Asulox – the selective herbicide used to control bracken – will not be granted this…

United kingdomAndrew mcgillivrayLorna slaterBracken control groupGreen skillsCircular economyScottish governmentBiodiversity ministerCountryside stewardship

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