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Authorisation of Asulam hailed as 'sensible step'

As expected, the Chemical Regulations Directorate has approved the emergency authorisation of Asulam.

Welcoming the decision, Alyn Smith MEP said: "This is a sensible step which will allow our farmers and land managers to manage the spread of bracken while the efforts to seek the proper authorisation for this chemical proceed.

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