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    Glyphosate EU vote this week

    The EU is voting once again this week on the relicensing of glyphosate. After 3 attempts, the EU Commission failed to win support for a proposal to renew the licence for up to 15 years. An appeals committee will meet on Thursday 23rd June for a final vote, before the weed killer's licence runs out on June 30th.

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    Coventry scientists start a buzz around bumblebees

    A new citizen science project from Coventry University has got gardeners and wildlife lovers buzzing.

  3. Flowers in Ryton gardens

    Launch of IFOAM 2015 Annual Report

    The International Federation for Organic Agriculture (IFOAM) recently launched its 2015 Annual Report .

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    Glyphosate – the EU fails once more to approve

    The decision on whether to relicense glyphosate is still on hold.

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    Are GMOs safe to eat?

    Studies on humans and their consumption of GM foods are few. However there are numerous adverse effects on laboratory animals, which include hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive impacts.

  6. Master composters potting plants

    Help Oxfordshire residents recycle more and become a Master Composter!

    In partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, Garden Organic are looking for more people to volunteer as Master Composters this summer.

  7. Heritage seed packet

    Horticulture students working to safeguard survival of UK seed varieties

    Ensuring the long-term survival of the country’s original bean varieties is part of a key project involving Nottingham Trent University.

  8. Masters Gardeners with lettuce

    Garden Organic and Peabody launch Master Gardener scheme across London estates

    Garden Organic has joined forces with Housing association Peabody to launch a network of Master Gardeners to encourage Peabody residents to start growing food on their estates in London.

  9. Someone spraying plants with weed killer

    Glyphosate vote delayed, yet again

    The European Union on Thursday delayed a vote on renewing sales approval for the pesticide glyphosate, used in Monsanto's weed-killer Roundup, amid a transatlantic row over whether it may cause cancer.

  10. People in a garden at a dementia event

    Helping people to think differently about dementia

    Yesterday we hosted an event with national social enterprise Dementia Adventure, to explore the knowledge and skills required to support people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature and retain a sense of adventure in their lives.