In UK, Orion Future Technologies suggest silicon as an alternative for sugar beet aphid control

Following Defra’s decision to deny the application for emergency authorisation to use the neonicotinoid-based seed treatment Cruiser SB, Orion Future Technologies suggest growers have an alternative option in silicon.
It is reported by aafarmer.
It says its biological alternative Sirius has shown promising results in trials. «Biostimulant Sirius with 21% bio available silicon, was trialled in 2022 and...