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Growers might feel better about the ag economy, but balance sheet and tariff concerns persist.
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Fertilizer supply chain volatility continues to show up in Mosaic's bottom line.
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A University of Warwick study has identified 10 interconnected barriers hindering the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) in UK fresh produce, including strict retailer standards, knowledge gaps, policy uncertainty, and a lack of sector-wide support. Key obstacles are growers’ concerns over crop appearance and commercial risk, difficulties in developing industry-wide strategies, insufficient benchmarking systems, limited practical knowledge, and underinvestment in research and training. The closure of AHDB Horticulture and competition within the industry have further limited knowledge exchange and support. The researchers conclude that accelerating IPM uptake will require crop-specific strategies, improved monitoring, stronger links between stakeholders, and renewed investment in research and advisory services.