Stewardship

Guidance on the use of PPPs in mixed cropping situations has been amended by CRD following questions from AIC members.

Defra has published it’s A New Vision for Water outlining how it plans to reform England’s water system including regulation, investment and planning.

Defra’s latest updates outline changes to farming support, innovation funding, and stewardship schemes following a ministerial reshuffle.

The Bracken Control Group (BCG) is to close after fourteen years of operation. The group was formed in 2011 as a focus for collecting and collating evidence about bracken: as a plant, its threats, and management options.

A recording of a webinar for AIC Members to explain the 2025 UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) in more detail is now available.

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) has been published on 21 March 2025. The Plan sets out the Government's strategy for managing pesticide use and minimising risk.

Yesterday (11 March), the Government announced that no new applications for SFI 25 would be accepted.

David (Dave) Bell ARAgS, a mixed farmer in East Fife, has been appointed chair of the Voluntary Initiative for Pesticides (VI).

Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) confirms first case of glyphosate resistance in UK in Italian ryegrass

The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 were passed before Parliament and came into force on 23 May 2024.

UPL has announced changes to the storage instructions on clethodim products.

English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.