Agri Policy & Regulation
New technical manager for BASIS
BASIS has engaged Greg Hopkinson as its new technical manager. He will act as the technical interface across the organisation, from CPD training to new course development. Mr Hopkinson has spent the last five years as a Hutchinsons’ agronomist, so brings a wealth of...
Industry calls for clearer post-EU trade policy detail
This week has seen UK trade policy post EU withdrawal move forward, with the second reading of the government’s Trade Bill and a new import tariff schedule. Industry representatives are concerned at the lack of detail with the EU transition set to end in seven months....
EU green policies need animal agriculture, says FEFAC
The European Commission has published broad policy objectives to reduce the environmental impact of food production by 2030, including targets for inputs reductions. While supporting some of the priorities, the EU feed sector warns that conflicts among some of the...
Remote auditing in place for AIC schemes
The AIC reports continued progress with remote auditing for its AIC Services suite of agri-supply assurance schemes in response to the Covid-19 restrictions and anticipates that the facility will be available permanently. Remote auditing of compliance has now been in...
Comment: Farm cash flows need longer Brexit transition
The spell of warm, dry settled weather over recent weeks has allowed spring crop plantings to progress almost uninterrupted, in contrast to last autumn. Despite the Covid-19 lockdown affecting much of society, spring forage and arable field work is well underway....
New online CPD platform from BASIS
BASIS, the training and certification body for the pesticide and fertiliser sectors, has launched a new digital learning platform – the BASIS Classroom –to support members in advancing their professional development from home. The initiative was already in the...