The Soil Association report that  "The evidence against these chemicals is strong enough that they have been banned or suspended in France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia – but not yet in the UK." Read the Soil Association briefing and make up your own mind.  If you agree that Neonicotinoids should be banned in the UK sign their petition. Visit … Continue reading Soil Association Petition to Ban Neonicotinoid Insecticides

See this press release from the Soil Association dated 21 April.

Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators, under a major project .  Full details.