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  1. Weedkiller being sprayed on dandelions

    The glyphosate saga rumbles on

    (Reuters) - An impasse between EU nations on whether to allow Monsanto's Roundup and similar weed-killers to continue to be sold means that the European Commission, rather than national politicians, will decide the issue next week.

  2. Soil information pack
    • Soil

    Release of damning report on UK Soil Health

    The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has just released a damning report on UK Soil Health.

  3. person in white suit spraying weed killer on plants.

    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.

  4. Bee hovering by a sunflower
    • Members Experiments

    Coventry scientists start a buzz around bumblebees

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

  5. Flowers in Ryton gardens
    • Research

    Launch of IFOAM 2015 Annual Report

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

  6. person in white suit spraying weed killer on plants.
    • Weeds

    Glyphosate – the EU fails once more to approve

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

  7. Tomato Pop In
    • Research

    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.

  8. Master composters potting plants
    • Composting

    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.

  9. Heritage seed packet
    • Seed saving

    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.

  10. 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.