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Mapletree Croydon 11 Jan 21 11.11am
I will read Tom's points when I have a moment to go onto Twitter Did you read the comments from Sussex University or the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety? Now, maybe Tom knows things that they do not. I shall look into it. I have no idea what scientific studies he has done. My point remains the remarkable haste for us to break ranks with the EU, apparently against earlier detailed scientific analysis. And of course that some people in the UK stand to gain considerably by that quick change.
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Croydon 11 Jan 21 11.11am

I will read Tom's points when I have a moment to go onto Twitter

Did you read the comments from Sussex University or the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety?

Now, maybe Tom knows things that they do not. I shall look into it. I have no idea what scientific studies he has done.

My point remains the remarkable haste for us to break ranks with the EU, apparently against earlier detailed scientific analysis. And of course that some people in the UK stand to gain considerably by that quick change.

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Mapletree Croydon 11 Jan 21 11.12am
Originally posted by davenotamonkey Thanks for clarifying she is a student (and the very best of luck to her), not a farmer. Have you read what Tom has to say here? Is he a farmer? [Tweet Link] I did not raise this question as a result of a comment from my daughter by the way. I keep an eye on farming social media and this came up this morning. Quite divisive it appears.
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Croydon 11 Jan 21 11.12am

Originally posted by davenotamonkey

Thanks for clarifying she is a student (and the very best of luck to her), not a farmer. Have you read what Tom has to say here? Is he a farmer?

[Tweet Link]

I did not raise this question as a result of a comment from my daughter by the way. I keep an eye on farming social media and this came up this morning. Quite divisive it appears.

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Spiderman Horsham 11 Jan 21 11.17am
Here is the link to the petition if anyone interested. [Link]
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Horsham 11 Jan 21 11.17am

Here is the link to the petition if anyone interested.

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PalazioVecchio south pole 11 Jan 21 11.31am
is your daughter part of the Beet generation ? Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford
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is your daughter part of the Beet generation ?

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford

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becky over the moon 11 Jan 21 11.58am
Originally posted by Mapletree I will read Tom's points when I have a moment to go onto Twitter Did you read the comments from Sussex University or the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety? Now, maybe Tom knows things that they do not. I shall look into it. I have no idea what scientific studies he has done. My point remains the remarkable haste for us to break ranks with the EU, apparently against earlier detailed scientific analysis. And of course that some people in the UK stand to gain considerably by that quick change. Reading briefly through that article from the Guardian about it being driven by the NFU, it does state that the relaxation of the ban is only for emergency use to treat a current outbreak of yellow virus, so seemingly not a total overturn on the usage of this stuff. A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers
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over the moon 11 Jan 21 11.58am

Originally posted by Mapletree

I will read Tom's points when I have a moment to go onto Twitter

Did you read the comments from Sussex University or the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety?

Now, maybe Tom knows things that they do not. I shall look into it. I have no idea what scientific studies he has done.

Reading briefly through that article from the Guardian about it being driven by the NFU, it does state that the relaxation of the ban is only for emergency use to treat a current outbreak of yellow virus, so seemingly not a total overturn on the usage of this stuff.

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

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davenotamonkey 11 Jan 21 12.14pm
Originally posted by Mapletree Of course. If you know anything about me you could have assumed I had looked at the science. This is about yield. Yields are down due to virus yellows. It is also about relative harm. I have yet to be persuaded that the use of neonicatinoids is essential and is appropriate given the damage to the bee population - amongst others. To me profit is being put before sustainability. Either: 1. The UK is ahead of the game as it can move quickly and be flexible based on the science, or 2. The UK is breaking ranks with the EU for profit, including making sure there isn't a level playing field, regardless of the long-term harm. Let's be absolutely crystal clear here. This is not the UK going it alone as some rogue state. The following EU countries have requested emergency use: Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Spain Finland Lithuania Poland Romania Slovakia [Tweet Link] France, in an act of typical EU solidarity has (much like the Germans proclaiming EU unity in joint vaccine procurement whilst ordering a stash just for themselves) decided to approve use anyway: [Link] ...and when even Jolyon-Moron tells us that it is incorrect to link neonicotinoid to Brexit, you might want to re-adjust your anti-Brexit blinkers. [Tweet Link]
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Originally posted by Mapletree

Of course. If you know anything about me you could have assumed I had looked at the science.

This is about yield. Yields are down due to virus yellows.

It is also about relative harm.

I have yet to be persuaded that the use of neonicatinoids is essential and is appropriate given the damage to the bee population - amongst others. To me profit is being put before sustainability.

Either:

1. The UK is ahead of the game as it can move quickly and be flexible based on the science, or

2. The UK is breaking ranks with the EU for profit, including making sure there isn't a level playing field, regardless of the long-term harm.

Let's be absolutely crystal clear here. This is not the UK going it alone as some rogue state. The following EU countries have requested emergency use:

Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Slovakia

[Tweet Link]

France, in an act of typical EU solidarity has (much like the Germans proclaiming EU unity in joint vaccine procurement whilst ordering a stash just for themselves) decided to approve use anyway:

[Link]

...and when even Jolyon-Moron tells us that it is incorrect to link neonicotinoid to Brexit, you might want to re-adjust your anti-Brexit blinkers.

[Tweet Link]

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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 11 Jan 21 12.18pm
I could be wrong but the way I'm reading the current Brexit legislation, is that if nicitinoids are used in UK farming then the produce would not meet the EU standards and couldn't be exported to the EU. Currently, loads of empty shelves in Ireland. My mate couldn't buy his cheap whiskey the other day! I always thought there was little profit in beet and it needed to be subsidised. I used to live near a Tate and Lyle beet processing plant, funny smell. I'm presuming beet has made a comeback due to the environment somehow already. Red and Blue Army!
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Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 11 Jan 21 12.18pm

I could be wrong but the way I'm reading the current Brexit legislation, is that if nicitinoids are used in UK farming then the produce would not meet the EU standards and couldn't be exported to the EU. Currently, loads of empty shelves in Ireland. My mate couldn't buy his cheap whiskey the other day!
I always thought there was little profit in beet and it needed to be subsidised. I used to live near a Tate and Lyle beet processing plant, funny smell. I'm presuming beet has made a comeback due to the environment somehow already.

Red and Blue Army!

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Mapletree Croydon 11 Jan 21 12.37pm
Originally posted by davenotamonkey Let's be absolutely crystal clear here. This is not the UK going it alone as some rogue state. The following EU countries have requested emergency use: Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Spain Finland Lithuania Poland Romania Slovakia [Tweet Link] France, in an act of typical EU solidarity has (much like the Germans proclaiming EU unity in joint vaccine procurement whilst ordering a stash just for themselves) decided to approve use anyway: [Link] ...and when even Jolyon-Moron tells us that it is incorrect to link neonicotinoid to Brexit, you might want to re-adjust your anti-Brexit blinkers. [Tweet Link] That is interesting In that case maybe my original premise is incorrect, I am obliged for the correction. It was the coincidence of timing apparently. I still maintain that we now have the chance to look at other ways to manage agriculture. This seems a retrograde step to me.
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Mapletree

Croydon 11 Jan 21 12.37pm

Originally posted by davenotamonkey

Let's be absolutely crystal clear here. This is not the UK going it alone as some rogue state. The following EU countries have requested emergency use:

Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Slovakia

[Tweet Link]

France, in an act of typical EU solidarity has (much like the Germans proclaiming EU unity in joint vaccine procurement whilst ordering a stash just for themselves) decided to approve use anyway:

[Link]

...and when even Jolyon-Moron tells us that it is incorrect to link neonicotinoid to Brexit, you might want to re-adjust your anti-Brexit blinkers.

[Tweet Link]

That is interesting

In that case maybe my original premise is incorrect, I am obliged for the correction. It was the coincidence of timing apparently.

I still maintain that we now have the chance to look at other ways to manage agriculture. This seems a retrograde step to me.

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Mapletree Croydon 11 Jan 21 12.45pm
Note that the use of neonicotinoids means that the land is not allowed to be used for flowering crops for two years thereafter in an effort to minimise the effect on bees.
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Croydon 11 Jan 21 12.45pm

Note that the use of neonicotinoids means that the land is not allowed to be used for flowering crops for two years thereafter in an effort to minimise the effect on bees.

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Matov 11 Jan 21 2.55pm
Originally posted by Mapletree That is interesting In that case maybe my original premise is incorrect, I am obliged for the correction. It was the coincidence of timing apparently. Credit for the handling of that. "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.
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Matov

11 Jan 21 2.55pm

Originally posted by Mapletree

That is interesting

In that case maybe my original premise is incorrect, I am obliged for the correction. It was the coincidence of timing apparently.

Credit for the handling of that.

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

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davenotamonkey 11 Jan 21 3.50pm
Originally posted by Matov Credit for the handling of that. Seconded.
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davenotamonkey

11 Jan 21 3.50pm

Originally posted by Matov

Credit for the handling of that.

Seconded.

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Stirlingsays 11 Jan 21 4.35pm
Originally posted by Mapletree That is interesting In that case maybe my original premise is incorrect, I am obliged for the correction. It was the coincidence of timing apparently. I still maintain that we now have the chance to look at other ways to manage agriculture. This seems a retrograde step to me. Have you answered my haircut question yet? 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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11 Jan 21 4.35pm