Bacteria deadly to olive trees found in southern France The bacteria, xylella fastidiosa, was identified in a lavender sample in the southern Occitanie region in August.
New French study finds 32 toxic pesticides in the air A new study into pesticides found in the air in France has identified 75 different substances, including 32 deemed to be 鈥渁 priority [to investigate]鈥� due to their potential toxicity and links to cancer and endocrine conditions.
French NGOs bring court case on confinement pesticides Nine NGOs in France are taking the French government to court for allegedly using Covid-19 as an excuse to allow pesticides to be sprayed on crops too close to housing, in contravention of laws imposed in December.
news French court fines farmer 鈧�8,000 over cow farm stench A farmer in central France has been ordered to pay 鈧�8,000 after neighbours complained about the intense and 鈥渦nbearable鈥� smell of his cow farm.
Letting neighbour use my field I own a field and am contemplating allowing a neighbour to use it without payment. Are there any loopholes to beware of? SC
