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Protections against oak processionary moth

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 23 July 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Procession of oak processionary moth caterpillars on the trunk of a tree.

A look into the recent coverage of oak processionary moth.

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Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Asian Longhorn Beetle on a leaf facing the camera.

In this blog we look at the successful eradication of the Asian Longhorn Beetle in the UK. 

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Climate coalition report on British-grown fruit and veg

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 5 February 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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On today's blog we're looking at the widespread coverage of the Climate Coalition’s report on the impact of climate change on fruit and vegetables grown in the UK.

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RHS and Defra funding research into pests and diseases that affect roses

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 December 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
A Queen of Sweden Rose

We look at coverage of RHS and Defra funding research into pests and diseases that affect roses.

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