UK · 21 June 2026

English farmers cut slug pesticide use by half

Slug damage costs UK farmers almost £44 million a year, but new prediction maps are helping cut pesticide use. The "Slimers" project, funded by Defra, the environment department, recruited farmers to monitor slugs and develop the tool. Test growers have halved the amount of slug pellets they use, saving money and reducing environmental harm.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 June 2026 at 15:23

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