Due to the issues in germination Members have reported facing in winter bean seed lots, AIC has successfully requested that Defra apply to the Commission for a UK derogation. The certified seed industry will soon receive an official letter from APHA about applying for a temporary derogation for winter beans.
Last week, the Government published a short summary document (attached to this briefing) that outlines its current assessment on the possible impacts of a ‘no deal’ scenario between the UK and EU to the UK’s borders, from 1 st January 2021. The premise is to prevent freight for export arriving at UK ports without the correct documentation, and what the likely impacts will be of this policy.
Further to member briefing CP20-30, the revocation date for sale and supply by distributors is corrected to that below (as given in the revocation notice issued on 18 September and attached).
In light of some comments on social media and the farming press about instances of over-yeared seed bags breaking, following consultation with several Seed Sector members AIC has issued a press release raising the points below for staff on farm to be aware of.
Following the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed Section (SCoPAFF) Phytopharmaceutical section meeting on 16 / 17 July there was support for the non-renewal of benalaxyl and bromoxynil (and fenamiphos).
Following on from the announcement that he would be scrapping the 2020 Autumn budget, the Chancellor has today announced a series of support measures for businesses over the next six months.
Ricardo consulting on behalf of the Scottish Government are carrying out research on the potential for leguminous crops in Scotland which could also support GHG mitigation. Dave Freeman from Ricardo would like to hear your views on this subject.
