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The management of bean seed fly has been causing considerable concern for growers over the last few years.

The main reason for the concern is the loss, or imminent loss, of insecticidal seed treatments, since to date this method of applying insecticides has been the most effective. Several organisations have worked on the problem and this webinar provides summaries of the work, particularly the PhD project undertaken by Becca Bragg (née McGowan) at Warwick University with funding from AHDB, PGRO and the University - which was completed in December 2023. Becky Howard from PGRO and Simon Jackson from Syngenta UK also provide input to the session.

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We deliver transformational projects to drive productivity and boost farming and supply chain businesses. We want the industry to thrive in a rapidly changing world and continue to produce high quality food, maintain our beautiful landscape and leave a legacy for generations to come. 

As the UK's centre of excellence for peas and beans, the PGRO has a long and highly valued track record of providing authoritative, up to date information and project work based on solid, reliable research.

Warwick Crop Centre is a national centre of excellence for research on fresh produce. We provide post-graduate training and specialise in research projects promoting sustainable agriculture, horticulture and food security.