Tag Archives: National Farmers Union

Syngenta withdraws application to use banned pesticide linked to bee harm

Posted on July 7, 2014 by argylesock

argylesock says… I’m not sure which neonic Syngenta wants to bring back here in Europe. Maybe all of the three which are temporarily banned: clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. [Edit] Soon after this story broke, I’m feeling cynical about it. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Learning from history about tuberculosis in cattle: Part 2

Posted on February 2, 2013 by argylesock

Here in Britain some cattle (Bos primigenius) get bovine tuberculosis (bTB) and we want rid. You might choose to follow my tag ‘tuberculosis’ for other posts on this. Here’s a list of notifiable diseases affecting livestock in Britain. Here’s another … Continue reading →

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Stalling on sow stalls

Posted on December 21, 2012 by argylesock

You may recall what we discussed ten days ago about sows’ welfare on farms. It’s only a few more days now until sow stalls will become unlawful throughout Europe. But will this new law be enforced properly? If not, your … Continue reading →

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