
Georgie Bray
@georgiewildbray
Hopeful Nature Friendly Farmer
BASIS Crop Protection IPM
Farming, Ecology, Science, horses, not enough patience for wildlife photography unless it moves slowly
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04-02-2016 16:52:07
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Regarding the recent application by National Farmers' Union to allow 'emergency' use of neonics on sugar beet, this image explains the problem: most of the pesticide goes into soils, leaches into waterways, & is taken up by wildflowers & hedgerows. Only 5% in crop. nature.com/articles/natur…



Just checking understanding of the Defra UK guidance here... Is this correct hedgerow management rules? And do you ignore the need for a hedge buffer beyond 2m from hedge centre? Janet Hughes David White 🇬🇧+🇪🇺 Martin Lines Graham Denny



Having a look at the oilseed rape crop, and in the word to Bill Bailey... Not too bad, all things considered!










What pops up when you give wild plants the space to thrive 😍 RSPB Hope Farm Farm Wildlife

What a day, sharing the goings on at RSPB Hope Farm with a fantastic group of people. Helpful, inspiring, and uplifting all wrapped up into one day As ever when you stick a fab group in a field, lots of lessons were learnt to take take on the next 25 years Thanks all!

