So I am not alone with my Tomato destruction.
According to the RHS, manure contaminated with Aminopyralid a hormone weed killer active in the following products - Banish, Forefront, Halcyon, Pharaoh, Pro-Banish, or Runway has been causing widespread problems this year.
This picture from the RHS shows typical symptoms.
Once again the Big Chemical companies have come together with Irresponsible Farmers to create a problem that should never exist.
The Farmers treat the Grazing Pasture with the product, Animals are allowed back to graze within 7 days. The Poison binds to the Lignin in Grass, some passes through the animal and into the manure. From there it it is re released as the Lignin breaks down, it can remain active for up to 2 years.
How much passes into the milk and meat products? Do they care?
Apparently there is no evidence that crops from contaminated plants are safe to eat.
It should be noted that labels and technical literature of aminopralid-based products do carry warnings and advice on manure management and avoiding risk to sensitive crops.
By the time the Farmer gets to the manure management stage he obviously disregards all the literature.
Why should pasture be totally herb free and a chemical war zone. Do not animals benefit from a balanced diet and beneficial herbs?
There is talk from some, no doubt considered as cranks by the Chemical Money Men of re-introducing weeds into Pasture Land. It is thought that resistance to TB which is on the increase among livestock would be improved.
It is noted that Tuberculosis in Humans increases with poor diet, it seems sensible to me.
http://www.glallotments.btik.com
2008-07-06 @ 11:55