Summer of Soil is a Swedish event set to inspire a movement to save our soils. http://www.summerofsoil.se/ ‘Being the Soil Association we’re pretty biased when it comes to the importance of soil, but with over 90% of our food coming from soil and 10 million hectares of fertile soil being lost each year, it’s a …
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Soil Association comment on the EU regulation concerning seed varieties
The Soil Association welcomes the last minute revisions made to the EU regulation on the marketing of plant reproductive material, as a result of the huge public outcry across Europe. This means that micro businesses and amateur growers are exempt from the regulation. However, there is concern that the EU Directorate could rescind the exemptions …
POTATO BLIGHT
STOP PRESS: In early July 2012 we have been cautioned that the danger of blight is very real. Prolonged humid weather that is also quite warm is ideal for blight. We have now had these conditions! Pretty obvious maybe but look out, cut down tops that have done their work, spray protection if you choose …
The Soil Association’s conference on Community Supported Agriculture
We have received the following invitation from the Soil Association: Farming together: The future of CSA in the UK 16 September 2011, Bristol Come and join us to celebrate CSA, explore the diversity of enterprises, hear about CSA overseas and look to the future of CSA development in the UK. We recommend you book as soon …
Anti GM protest in Norfolk
We have received the following note, from Rachel Harries at the Soil Association: Hi there Thought you might be interested in this anti GM protest happening in Norfolk. Apologies if you have heard about it already! Join us for a family-friendly rally against ongoing blight-resistant GM potato trials! Gather for organic chips before travelling by …