OSR growers asked to ‘change one thing’ to protect water
The Voluntary Initiative is urging oilseed rape growers to ‘change one thing’ this autumn to help avoid…
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Bumblebees at risk from Neonics says new report
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according…
Red Tractor standards updated to reflect enhanced metaldehyde stewardship
Ahead of metaldehyde slug pellet treatments, growers should familiarise themselves with the new Red Tractor…
Making room for pollinators need not harm farm productivity
Farmers attending two recent Campaign for the Farmed Environment events heard from experts that supporting…
Industry bee and flower event prioritises wildlife by design
Wildlife by design not accident must be the key priority in rising to the challenge…
Major funding for new crop sciences research centre at NIAB in Cambridge
The new Cambridge Centre for Crop Science will focus on linking with farming and food…
BASIS award winner for novel cover crop research announced at Cereals 2017
The much-anticipated award winner for the BASIS ‘Paul Singleton Project of the Year Award’ is…
Rodenticide stewardship confusion
It’s been reported that there’s confusion from farmers as to whether they need to attend…
Gove gets environment Brief
Michael Gove has said he is ‘surprised and delighted’ to land the ‘really important’ Defra…
Enhanced metaldehyde stewardship launched for 2017
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has launched an enhanced campaign for 2017 to ensure maximum protection…