Apple to the core
Autumn means apples and orchards to Richard Lutz.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
‘Cautious welcome’ for Pollinator Action Plan
Government plans revealed today for the introduction of a National Pollinator Strategy to tackle the rapid decline of Britain’s bees and other pollinating insects have been given a cautious welcome by Friends of the Earth.
Getting serious about the bee crisis
The UK’s largest Bee Summit aimed at tackling the causes of bee decline, will take place in London next Friday (28 June 2013), Friends of the Earth revealed today.
Anna Rose and her asparagus tips
Anna Rose writes a timely reminder of a tasty product that requires fewer delivery miles to arrive on our menus.
Balsall Heath bee bonus
Bees in Balsall Heath received a welcome boost last Saturday with a new bee garden opened by local MP Roger Godsiff.
In the field of opportunity it’s veggie time again
Anna Rose brings news of National Vegetarian Week and some thoughts on how easy it is to explore epicurian serendipity.
Campaign to save the Long-Horned Bee
New research by the University of Reading shows that the West Midlands Long-Horned Bee is holding on to its northernmost stronghold and is restricted to just a few small areas.
Euro vote may help but bees still beleagured
Yesterday’s decision to introduce EU-wide restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides linked to bee decline is a significant victory for bees and common sense, said Friends of the Earth.
March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions
The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday
Don’t forget, it doesn’t have to be meat
As the demand for meat rises inexorably, Anna Rose explains why this doesn’t have to be the case.
Butterfly survival blueprint unveiled
Restoring and joining up habitat will prevent threatened butterflies and moths in the Midlands from becoming extinct in the future, a groundbreaking report today revealed.
Action for Ash
Ash dieback disease has been identified in Norfolk. The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is appealing for help spotting the spread of the infection.
West Midlands’ ethical businesses provide food for thought
Ethical businesses from across the West Midlands will be providing food for thought at a seminar in Birmingham next month.
There’s something funny in the honey – Bee at the Glee
Bee numbers in Britain have fallen dramatically in recent years and Birmingham Friends of the Earth intend to save them; with a little help from a few very funny people.
Moseley Farmers’ Market wins again
Moseley Farmers’ Market on the outskirts of Birmingham has been named the 2012 UK Farmers’ Market of the Year
Awards for contributions to animal welfare
Compassion in World Farming handed out some awards for helping to make the food we eat better in so many ways.
“Thank you Sutton Coldfield”
Local volunteers took to the streets of Sutton Coldfield to raise money for Compassion in World Farming
Every Little Helps
In light of a recent comment, Steve Beauchampé wonders if the Prime Minister has double standards
Bad News for Badgers
The Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned by the Government’s decision to pursue yet more trials of
badger culling