The challenge for climate, nature and health
"Agricultural systems that follow a holistic approach to boost the health of the land deserve to be celebrated” Br… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Inspiring weekend read from @guardian on those championing #seedsovereignty & #climate resilience in their local co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🐝#Beess#SugarBeett Want to know more about pros/cons of recent#neonicotinoidd derogation? Our Dir of Farming Liz…twitter.com/i/web/status/1…c
Our brilliant #FarmerAmbassador Jessica Walker of @BarnsideFarm was on @ITVborder last night, talking about the urg… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@J_Mills87 We did also include this question - twitter.com/SoilAssociatio… And put how many were permitted in organic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@J_Mills87 SA certified organic farmers are permitted to use 20 pesticides & are only permitted under very restrict… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
9. The mixture of pesticides found in food, water & soil - around 1/4 of all food consumed in the UK contain pestic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
6. As a last resort, #organic farmers can use a very limited number of naturally-derived pesticides under restrict… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
4. - No! The majority of pesticides are used in farming, but they are also used in parks, schools & gardens. 5. F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
1. 75%! 1 in 3 mouthfuls are dependent on pollinators 2. 40% of insect species are declining, & 1/3 are endangered!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Thank you for taking our quiz 💚 ogether, we can transition to a more#sustainablee way of farming, and phase out…twitter.com/i/web/status/1…4
Q10 - What are 'beneficial insects'?
Q9 - What Is a '#Pesticide Cocktail?'
Q8 - How many types of #pesticides can be used in conventional farming in the UK? 🤔
Q7 - How many more wild #bees do you find on #organic farms? 🐝
Q6 - When are #organic farmers allowed to use #pesticides?
Q5 - Are worries about #pesticides only a recent concern?
Q4 - Are #pesticides only used in #farming?
Q3 - 🐝 Which of the following foods is not dependent on#pollinatorss? 🍽
Q2 - What percentage of insect species are currently declining? - 10% - 20% - 40%
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