Entomologists in England anticipate a significant increase in slug activity, posing a threat to strawberry plants and other garden crops due to recent hot, dry weather followed by rain. The Royal Horticultural Society advises gentle methods for managing slugs, emphasizing their role in garden biodiversity.
A drone mimicking a peregrine falcon, called RoBird, is being trialed in Queensland to deter rainbow lorikeets and cockatoos from destroying strawberry crops. Farmers have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to these birds, and traditional methods have failed. Early trials show significant reductions in crop damage.
Nishitetsu and Smolt have co-developed "Amaou Sakura Trout," a unique brand fish raised on imperfect "Amaou" strawberries from Fukuoka. The fish boasts a strong, refreshing aroma and reduced fishiness, with plans for domestic and international sales.
A Greenpeace report reveals that traditional UK Sunday roast ingredients may be treated with over 100 pesticides, including 7 banned in the EU, posing risks to human health and the environment.
