LEAF’s 10th Anniversary Open Farm Sunday on the 7th June saw nearly a quarter of a million people visit farms all over the UK to learn about farming and the story behind their food. Read more …
(Photo: Michael Sly)
Author Archives: Andreas Frangenberg
Two leading horticulture businesses recognised by LEAF for High Environmental Standards
Two leading UK horticulture companies, Tangmere Airfield Nurseries Ltd and Eric Wall Ltd, both have been launched as LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Demonstration Farms in recognition of their commitment to sustainable farming. Read more…
LEAF recognised by ISEAL, the global reference point for sustainability standards
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has achieved full membership of ISEAL, the global membership association for sustainability standards. Read more…
(Photo: Jeremy Boxhall, LEAF Marque director)
Integrated farming delivers sustainable farming
In the February 2015 edition of ‘Adjacent Government’ (full publication available online at http://www.adjacentgovernment.co.uk/lg-publication-005-pages-index/), EISA President Patrick Wrixon gives thought to integrated farming and its positive impact on the environment…
With global population growth, increased focus on addressing food security and concerns about environmental impact and biodiversity loss, it is essential that farming systems are sustainable. Sustainable farming delivers a site-specific farming system supporting the integration of … Read more
Enhancing Biodiversity in Municipal ‘Land in Hand‘
PRESS RELEASE – 31 March 2015
Forum Moderne Landwirtschaft (FML e. V. – Forum Modern Agriculture) launches practical guide for shaping and maintaining ‘land in hand’
Just in time for the onset of spring, the Initiative “Innovation & Environment” of the Forum Moderne Landwirtschaft e. V. launched a practical guide for shaping and maintaining municipal ‘land in hand’ in the agricultural landscape. The new brochure offers practical tips and proposals for action which can be implemented by mayors and involved citizens to protect and enhance biodiversity… Read more
Soil Protection in Integrated Farming
Integrated Farming Topic Sheet no 4 / 2015
Soil protection is paramount
Soils are the basis of agricultural production, and both the conservation and improvement of this valuable resource are essential elements of Integrated Farming (IF). Conserving and enhancing this resource allows produce to be grown on healthy and biologically active soils with sufficient levels of organic matter, good physical structure and high fertility.
In view of the continuously growing world population, merely conserving soils, however, is not enough. Maintaining and enhancing soil life, replacing nutrients extracted with harvested products, maintaining and enhancing levels of soil organic matter as an important carbon sink and particularly avoiding damage to the soil… Read more…
LEAF calls on farmers to help educate tomorrow’s consumers
LEAF Media Release
March 2015
Following the success of LEAF’s Open Farm School Days last year, LEAF is encouraging farmers to invite schools onto their farms to help children get a better understanding of where their food comes from. Read more…
LEAF reports significant growth in global activity
LEAF Media Release
Tuesday 24th March 2015
LEAF has released its latest global impacts report which reveals continued growth in the area of crops grown on LEAF Marque certified businesses across the globe. Read more…
Responsible Use of Medicines in Animals: what does this mean?
March 2015
A new fact sheet “Responsible Use of medicines in animals: what does this mean?” has been published by EPRUMA.
It highlights that …
… veterinary medicines, including antibiotics, need to be used responsibly to maintain their efficacy. All animal health stakeholders are committed to Responsible Use.
… Responsible Use as promoted by EPRUMA is based on a holistic approach of minimising disease which encompasses enhancing knowledge on disease prevention, animal health, animal welfare and husbandry practices.
… antibiotics should be used “As little as possible, as much as necessary”.
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Sustainable agriculture: Making a complex system work in practice
PRESS RELEASE
16 February 2015
EISA, the European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture, just published the organisation’s Annual Report 2014. The report highlights activities of EISA on the European level as well as key projects and activities of the eight national EISA members in their respective countries. In addition, the report provides … Read more