AIC and Defra will be hosting a webinar on the future of agricultural support payments in England, including Environmental Land Management (ELM) and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes on Friday 27th May 9.30 am to 11.00 am. The webinar is available to all AIC members.
AIC has been contacted by Defra, who have asked about the availability of seeds required for stewardship schemes. Member views are welcomed to feedback to Defra on this.
AIC has developed two infographics, one for the arable sector and one for the horticulture sector, to demonstrate the range of integrated pest management techniques advised on and used in each sector
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.
Agronomists are asked to register with the Get Pelletwise agronomic update system this season and / or continue to send weekly reports even if they are not recommending the use of metaldehyde slug pellets.