Industrial herbicide

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone saw the article in the "Observer" on the 29th June? Pages 8&9; "Home grown veg ruined by toxic fertiliser." I am certain that our allotments in Crewe have been affected by this. It seems that there is "contamination from manure originating from farms where the hormone based herbicide aminopyralid has been sprayed on fields".

Signs of "crop damage include distorted foliage, with cupping of leaves and fern like growth".  "Susceptible crops include potatoes, tomatoes, beans, peas, carrots and lettuce".

There are links for further information: Observer.co.uk/foodblog and guardian.co.uk/environment/food

The article was brought to my attention by one of the team working on our allotment for people recovering from mental health problems so I can't claim credit for being on the ball with this!

All the best, Alison.