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Globally recognised provider of proficiency tests, running over 400 tests annually across an extensive range of matrices and analytes
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Great Crested Newts Testing
A single sample taken by an ecologist at any time during the newt breeding season can determine their presence or absence, saving you time and money
Around the world, plant pests and diseases have a huge impact on both global food security and our natural environment.
To help farmers, growers and the agricultural industry meet this challenge we need improved plant biosecurity to control new threats and better crop protection to manage existing ones. To be effective, we need innovative, integrated approaches, which must also be both environmentally and economically sustainable.
For more information on any of our plant biosecurity services, please get in touch.
What we do:
Sustainable pest control solutions
Develop new sustainable pest and disease management solutions, particularly biopesticides, to mitigate emerging risks – including pesticide resistance and invasive pests.
International collaboration
Work with international partners to extend the reach of our crop health expertise for the benefit of emerging economies.
Bee health reference laboratory
Fera leads the way in pollinator safety research, testing and analysis. We offer a host of services to support the objectives of bee keepers, farmers, chemical producers, retailers and consumers.
- More than 25 years’ experience of running bee safety studies.
- Global leader in bee toxicity testing.
- Co-located with the National Bee Unit, providing access to more than 150 colonies of honey bees.
Our role is to bring all participants in the food production supply chain together, sharing information and research, providing valuable testing services and creating opportunities for collaboration.
Interdisciplinary approaches
Adopt interdisciplinary approaches and data integration to develop effective risk-management and decision-support systems.
Download our information sheet on measuring the impact of agriculture on pollinator health:
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