Pesticide usage in Scotland: arable crops and potato stores 2020

This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on arable crops and potato stores in Scotland during 2020.

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References

1. Food and Environment Protection Act 1985:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/48 [Accessed 26 Oct 2021]

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Contact

Email: psu@sasa.gov.scot

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