Ireland’s mild climate and lush soil helps agriculture contribute €7bn to the national economy, accounting for almost 6% of employment.
Irish agriculture is predominantly grass-based, with just 9% of the agricultural land devoted to crop production. Production of cereals is worth €102m per annum, wheat and barley being the major crops grown, alongside potatoes.
Crops At Risk From Slug Damage
Native Slug Species
Arion hortensis (garden slug)
Tandonia budapestensis (keeled slug)
Deorcereas reticulatum (grey field slug)
Invasive Species
Arion vulgaris (Spanish slug)
Axcela® in Ireland
Axcela® pellets are distributed by Novokem.