Summary | The EFRA Select Committee in Westminster currently has a call for evidence open on new ELMs and other schemes under the agricultural transition in England.
Members advising farmers and growers in Scotland on agri-environment schemes should be aware of the recent announcements relating to the AECS scheme through which stewardship support is delivered.
AHDB cereals and oilseeds market specialists were invited to present a market update report to the AIC Feed Material Supply Committee at their January meeting held last week.
As noted in November ( S20-035 ) no applications for derogations on spring seed germination have been made. This was partly due to EU Exit and challenges on administering a derogation, but principally because there were very limited comments from members at the time about any need for one.
Logistics UK have been asked to urgently assist the Department for Transport in building the evidence base for transport to be considered for phase 2 vaccine prioritisation. Logistics UK are able to compile much of the data needed from national statistics, but there are two aspects where they would be grateful for more information to make the case to government.
Webinars on importing and exporting goods | Exporters Customs import declarations How to continue to trade at the end of the end of transition period Exporting: actions you need to take now Importing: staged controls and how to prepare to use them UK transition trader responsibilities Exporting goods from GB to the EU via the Short Straits Navigating the Ireland / GB Customs Procedures & Documentation with Revenue and HMRC Webinar topics
For most people, driving will be one the most dangerous activities they do, and for businesses whose staff have to drive for work, it can be a significant risk to their health and safety.
In a change of previously notified time, Defra are offering animal feed compaines a webinar on Rules of Origin commencing at 10.00am on Friday 15th January.
AIC have received notification from the Irish Government of their intention to hold a webinar, in conjunction with FSAI and HSE, on SPS Certification and Health Checks for Products Entering Ireland from GB.