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Pesticide usage in Scotland: Grassland and Fodder Crops 2021
This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on grassland and fodder crops in Scotland during 2021.
Table 8: Compounds encountered in the grassland and fodder survey for the first time in 2021
| Active substance | Type (1) | Area treated (ha) | Amount used (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedaxane | S | 1,060 | 20 |
| Ziram | S | 866 | 57 |
| Halauxifen-methyl | H | 326 | 1 |
| Mefentrifluconazole | F | 300 | 25 |
| Mesosulfuron-methyl | H | 255 | 1 |
| Napropamide | H | 167 | 94 |
| Flonicamid | I | 136 | 10 |
| Benzovindiflupyr | F | 31 | 2 |
(1) Pesticide type = F: Fungicide, H: Herbicide, I: insecticide and S: seed treatment
Note: Ziram has no authorisation in the UK, however, it is approved for use in several EU countries and was recorded on imported maize seed. Imported seed treated with a plant protection product authorised for that use in EU countries were allowed at the time of use(9).
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