The UK market for fertilizers and pesticides decreased by nearly 2.5% to reach a value of £1.4 million in 2001.
The market's overall value has increased by 8.2% over the review period.
The relatively cold, wet weather in 2001 had a major impact on the use of crop protection products on both agricultural and horticultural crops.
It led to a massive reduction in herbicide applications in the autumn.
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