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Save the bees, ban neonic-coated seeds - The Martha's Vineyard Times

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To the Editor: Growing up on the Island, I’ve seen firsthand how important local farms are to our community. Their crops not only nourish residents, but supply fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables to local schools. At Chilmark and West Tisbury School, local food was a staple of our lunches, fostering my appreciation for nutritious, homegrown produce. Later, while volunteering at the Food Pantry, I saw Island residents in need receiving fresh gre…

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Save the bees, ban neonic-coated seeds - The Martha's Vineyard Times

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UK to Cut Pesticide Use on Farms 10% by 2030

The UK government has announced plans to reduce pesticide use on farms 10% by 2030. The target is the first pesticide national action plan (NAP) from the government in a decade and is meant to help reduce harm to pollinators and improve agricultural productivity via more sustainable methods. The new action plan follows the ban on neonics in the UK, which was upheld earlier this year when a request for the emergency authorization to use a neonico…

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Action Alert: Send an email today to help get an important pesticide law passed - Connecticut Audubon Society

Neonics poison the insects that bluebirds and other species feed their babies. Photo by LT Hubbard. March 25, 2025—An important bird protection bill is on the brink of moving forward in Hartford. But it needs your help. A simple email will do it. The bill number is HB 6916. It’s called An Act Concerning the Use of Neonicotinoids — insecticides also known as neonics. Please use this form to email your State Senator and State House member. Ask the…

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Chemical free alternatives to use in the garden this spring | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

Brits are being told of chemical free alternatives they can use in the garden this spring to avoid unintentionally deterring or harming wildlife. The gardening experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have shared natural ways to tackle common problems such as weeds, pests and poor lawn growth. Overusing chemicals in the garden could deter or harm wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs, leaving them with contaminated food and burns. Instead, using boiling…

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Use of pesticides on UK farms to be cut by 10% by 2030 to protect bees

submitted by GreyShuck to nature19 points | 1 commentshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/21/use-of-pesticides-on-uk-farms-to-be-cut-by-10-by-2030-to-protect-beesThe use of pesticides on UK farms is to be reduced by 10% by 2030 under government plans to protect bees and other pollinators. Campaigners welcomed the news, but said they were disappointed that the target applied only to arable farms and not to urban areas and parks. The …

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Nature boost - Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts of pesticides on people and the environment. It will support our farmers, growers, and other land managers to manage pests sustainably, safeguarding crops and boosting productivity The NAP, which follows the ban on neonic pesticides in England, includes a domestic target to reduce potential environmental harm from pes…

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