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Cruiser SB ban just another example of Labour Gov 'attack' on growing, says farmer

Sugar beet sector calls for urgent talks after neonicotinoid withdrawn over bee-harming concerns

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
A sugar beet grower has said this latest move 'shows the Government is just attacking growing crops on every front'
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A sugar beet grower has said this latest move 'shows the Government is just attacking growing crops on every front'

The Government's decision to withdraw emergency authorisation of a valuable crop protection chemical has been met with frustration and disappointment by the sugar beet sector. Last week Defra ruled...

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