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Contaminated Manure
We have received a number of enquiries from allotment holders concerned about damage to their plants, through contaminated manure particularly potatoes, tomatos, carrots, lettuce and beans. These have either failed to grow properly or, in many instances, have failed to grow at all. The cause of these problems, is understanded to be the presence of a herbicide called aminopyralid.
If aminopyralid is present in the manure it is only likely to be present in small amounts. However, there may still be enough present to affect plants which are particularly sensitive to this substance.
The Pesticides Saftey Directorate (PSD) has confirmed that using manure, which could contain residues of aminopyralid, does not have implications for human health. However, in response to the concerns of allotment holders about damage believed to be a direct result from the presecnce of aminopyralid in the manure, PSD has been in contact with Dow AgroSciences Limited, the producer many of aminopyralid products approved in the UK. All products containing aminopyralid are to be suspended for sale, supply, and use with immediate effect whilst further investigations are undertaken. See the damage it can cause, visit GREEN LANE ALLOTMENTS - Just one of the many sites that have been affected.