When buying this tree you will also be safe in the knowledge that B&Q Christmas trees are grown in the UK like other agricultural crops and new trees are planted to replace those that have been cut, enabling the long growing cycle of six to ten years to continue. (idealhome.co.uk)
The origins of over two - thirds of the grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural crops countries grow and consume can be traced to ancient breadbaskets in distant parts of the world, according to an exhaustive peer - reviewed report. (sciencedaily.com)
Environmentalists have also become critical of using corn, sugarcane and other agricultural crops because they typically need lots of fresh water, fossil fuel — rich fertilizer and land to grow. (scientificamerican.com)