A summary of responses to the consultation on the draft National Action Plan (NAP) for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, published on 21 October 2021, outlines the key points raised by respondents.
Following pressure put on Russian authorities (Rosselkhoznadzor - RSK) by import partners, four UK businesses have had their export licences temporarily reinstated.
All businesses have a duty under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to provide their workforce and visitors with adequate toilet and washing facilities.
The AHDB survey collects data on the incidence and levels of key contaminants in samples of UK-grown and imported cereals and co-products, destined for milling, malt production, and animal feed to determine that they meet legal and guideline limits and that they are safe for consumption as food and feed.
Yesterday, the Government announced that it had reached an Agreement in Principle on a free trade agreement with New Zealand. Talks have been ongoing for the past two years, and the AIP provides a framework for the deal.
Defra has released details on a programme of long-term funding to support agricultural innovation in England. The fund and application window opens tomorrow (20th October).
A common means of measuring the sustainability of agricultural inputs, farming systems and supply chains is essential to reduce confusion and inertia and to create a level playing for all parties involved.
