Tillage
There is no doubt that the loss of Redigo Deter has played a role in the reduction in the area sown to winter cereals so far this season.
Agri-Business
The failure to grant a derogation for the use of Redigo Deter has been described as "yet another severe blow for Irish tillage farmers".
The reduction in winter tillage crop area last season, as well as the summer's drought, resulted in a lower yield from seed crops this year.
A vote to extend the ban on the use of certain insecticides – neonicotinoids or neonics – has been passed by the SCOPAFF today (April 27).
EU member states are discussing the future of neonicotinoids at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) this week.