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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… ....

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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… ....

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Asulox banned for use this season because of health risks

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

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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. ....

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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… ....

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