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Migratory birds badly affected by pesticides
Common pesticides can have disastrous effects on migrating birds. Research has shown that they lose body mass, and the ability to orientate.
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Glyphosate authorised - but only for 5 years
The EU have finally voted to renew the licence for glyphosate. But only for 5 years. It has taken 18 months of battling between the agrichemical industry, who wanted a full 15 years licence renewal, and concerned individuals, NGOs and environmental organisations who wanted the substance banned.
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RHS responds to criticisms of 'Perfect for Pollinators'
The Royal Horticultural Society has admitted to reviewing its 'Perfect for Pollinators' scheme, after research showed plants in garden centres contained a mixture of pesticides which could harm the pollinators.
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Glyphosate petition discussed in EU parliament
Earlier this year, over three thousand Garden Organic members signed a petition on glyphosate. This week it was presented to the EU parliament.
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Shocking facts on pesticides
Shocking facts on pesticide use were revealed yesterday, at a high level debate on Pesticides and food: is low dose exposure harmful? Held at the Royal Society of Medicine.
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Glyphosate future still undecided
European ministers have once again reached stalemate on whether to relicense the weed killer chemical glyphosate.
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Neonics - UK to back ban says Gove
Michael Gove, Minister for the Environment, has committed the UK to backing a ban on bee-harming pesticides.
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Xylella fastidiosa. What is it?
What is Xylella? Is it a risk for British plants?
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One man & his organic plot - Part Seven
‘Bumper crop’ is a good couple of words to start my blog this month and to conclude a bit of a whirl wind season as far as my own gardening efforts are concerned.