Here’s an exciting opportunity to attend a talk on “We argue that we must invest in gardeners rather than more infrastructure”, hosted by South East Essex Organic Gardeners. The event will be held on Monday 15 September at 8:00 pm at Trust Links Rochford, Trust Links House, College Gardens, Rochford SS4 1YL. The talk will …
‘GROW YOUR GROCERIES’
“Would the public be calmer in crises if it had gardens that grow food, instead of plastic lawns?” Consumers have been conditioned to believe food is simply ‘there’, brought to a supermarket giant near you – but we need people to grow their own food, writes Tim Lang, Professor Emeritus of Food Policy …
Gozo Growing #15, July 2025: ‘Longer, hotter, drier’
So, here we are once again, with soaring daytime temperatures, heat waves, heat domes, heat bombs and (typically) zero rainfall for the next few months, or maybe even longer. In such challenging climatic conditions, we’ve been attempting to keep our recently planted trees alive and harvest some summer vegetables and fruit. It’s fair to say …
England and UK: Beyond GM legal action says “no” to hidden GMOs
Beyond GM has announced important news about a significant legal challenge they have just launched – and how you can help make it happen. What’s going on? In May, the UK government quietly brought in new regulations that fundamentally change how genetically modified organisms are regulated in England. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 …
Pesticide Action Network’s latest webinar!
Featured image courtesy of https://www.pan-uk.org/ Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK / Free webinar (Global Glyphosate Study) on Wednesday 9 July, 13:30-14:15 (BST) New, groundbreaking research linking Glyphosate to cancer is forcing governments to review their support for the world’s most popular weedkiller. This webinar is an exclusive opportunity to hear about the most comprehensive, global …
Are Allotments Protected from Development?
Featured image courtesy of The National Allotment Society Allotments are a cherished part of the UK’s landscape, providing space to grow food, socialise, and support biodiversity. But with increasing pressure for new housing, many plot holders worry about potential development. So, what legal protections exist? Legal Protections Under the Allotments Act 1925, local authorities must …
Our day at Writtle!
Wow, what a day! Last Tuesday the Essex Agricultural welcomed over 3,000 KS2 primary school children from 72 different schools across Essex to the Essex Schools Food & Farming Day they held at ARU Writtle. They were joined by Suffolk Farmer & TV presenter Jimmy Doherty (Jimmy’s …
Turn your food and garden waste into treasure
It’s never been easier to compost at home! Alongside the traditional ‘dalek’ composters, Essex County Council now subsidises bokashi bins and a wooden compost heap frame. It is estimated that one home compost bin can recycle up to 150kg of garden and food waste per household per year. That’s the same as over 1,600 banana …