Organic farming is a cornerstone of our business and has been since 1988. One of the biggest hallmarks of organic is that artifical pesticides can’t be used. While conventional farming practices allow UK growers to use up to 428 different types of pesticides, organic farmers can only use 28. And they need to be of a natural origin. Each year, Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN) publishes their list of the 12 fruit & veg most likely to contain residues of two or more pesticides. With Peaches (85%), Grapes (84%) and Strawberries (83%) topping their ‘Dirty Dozen’ list in 2023. Organic farmers never use harmful, artificial pesticides. And even view natural pesticides as a last resort – only looked to once all other natural ways to deal with pests have been explored. In the long term, fewer pesticides mean greater biodiversity and more resilient crops. Good for farmers. Good for people. And good for the planet. Discover how we’re supporting farmers in their transition to organic, in our Future of Fruit & Veg Report: https://lnkd.in/eQVjYVRK #Food #Sustainability #Farming #Pesticides
Heidi Rowan
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Nice work Abel & Cole | B Corp™ 👏 I'm pleased to day we are committed to further reducing our reliance on chemicals, and are actively working with other conservation organisations to share knowledge and best practice to effectively manage competing vegetation chemical free.
An updated list is due out next week Wednesday! 👍