RDE 384 - Evidence mapping tool for IPM strategies in agricultural crops

e an evidence mapping tool to be created covering weeds, pests and diseases for each of the priority crops identified in the ADAS Test and Trial project as these have been assessed as being economically important crops. There will also be a summary map that covers all crops and IPM approaches. The contractor will discuss a draft map with the Defra team before moving forward to check that it fulfills our policy needs. On a longer-term basis, it is hoped that this will form part of the IPM toolbox that we are developing to assist farmers and growers in increasing IPM uptake.

This contract was awarded by DEFRA.