Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods of disrupting, removing, and/or preventing biofilm formation on a surface. Such methods use compositions that include nanoparticles and/or microparticles that include an inert liquid and/or gas core surrounded by an enclosing substance. Further provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for disrupting a biofilm to extract an analyte from a sample, methods of disrupting superficial dermal layers, and methods of disrupting, removing, and/or preventing biofilms in hydroponic systems, microbial fuel cells, and on agricultural products.

Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods of disrupting, removing, and/or preventing biofilm formation on a surface. Such methods use compositions that include nanoparticles and/or microparticles that include an inert liquid and/or gas core surrounded by an enclosing substance. Further provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for disrupting a biofilm to extract an analyte from a sample, methods of disrupting superficial dermal layers, and methods of disrupting, removing, and/or preventing biofilms in hydroponic systems, microbial fuel cells, and on agricultural products.

The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for fly management. It is described to provide (310) a processing unit with at least one image of an agricultural environment, wherein the agricultural environment contains a plurality of bovine animals. The at least one image comprises image data of at least a part of at least one bovine animal of the plurality of bovine animals. The processing unit determines (320) a number of flies in the image data of the at least a part of at least one bovine animal. The processing unit determines (330) information relating to fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals. The determination comprises utilisation of the determined number of flies. An output unit outputs (340) an indication relating to a treatment for fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals based on the determined information relating to fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals.

The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for fly management. It is described to provide (310) a processing unit with at least one image of an agricultural environment, wherein the agricultural environment contains a plurality of bovine animals. The at least one image comprises image data of at least a part of at least one bovine animal of the plurality of bovine animals. The processing unit determines (320) a number of flies in the image data of the at least a part of at least one bovine animal. The processing unit determines (330) information relating to fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals. The determination comprises utilisation of the determined number of flies. An output unit outputs (340) an indication relating to a treatment for fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals based on the determined information relating to fly infestation of the plurality of bovine animals.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a novel class of polymers with superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, as compared to known polymers. These polymers are particularly well suited for use in anion exchange membranes (AEMs), including those employed in fuel cells. Novel methods for the manufacture of these polymers are also described.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a novel class of polymers with superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, as compared to known polymers. These polymers are particularly well suited for use in anion exchange membranes (AEMs), including those employed in fuel cells. Novel methods for the manufacture of these polymers are also described.

The present disclosure relates to the use of various quinones to protect building materials from bird, pest and/or fungal damage. In particular, the disclosure relates to incorporating one or more quinone compounds in a building material to deter birds, pests or fungi from damaging such material.

The present disclosure relates to the use of various quinones to protect building materials from bird, pest and/or fungal damage. In particular, the disclosure relates to incorporating one or more quinone compounds in a building material to deter birds, pests or fungi from damaging such material.