Brussels, 18 November 2015
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2015:
EPRUMA calls on the EU institutions to adopt a science-based antibiotic policy from a One-Health perspective
EPRUMA reiterates its commitment to promoting the Responsible Use of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics, and calls on the EU institutions to adopt a science-based antibiotic policy from a One-Health approach. Read more …
November 2015
SAI Platform and Foundation Skylark have been collaborating for years. The two organizations share the same goal of promoting sustainable agriculture. They have organized joint workshops and field visits and exchange ideas and tools.
This summer, the Skylark approach was benchmarked against the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) of SAI Platform. The outcome was ‘equivalent to FSA Silver ’, which combined with some additional measures can result in ‘equivalent to FSA Gold’. Read more …
On their 10th anniversary, EPRUMA animal health operators launch new guidance document for the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals
Brussels, 10 November 2015 – Members of the European Platform for the Responsible Use of Medicines in Animals (EPRUMA) celebrate today 10 years of collective action to ensure best practice in animal health. EPRUMA reinforces its commitment to work together with policy and decision makers and all parties concerned at European and national levels, to promote responsible use as part of a holistic approach to disease prevention and control, and to support animal health and welfare. Read more …
November 2015
Last week, the farming industry came together at LEAF’s Annual Conference to discuss what is required to address the challenges of climate change, population growth and growing health issues, and the vital role LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has to play. Speakers and delegates, including representatives from agriculture, industry and academia, were united in the belief that science, research and innovation will be key to driving forward change. Read more…
October 2015
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) have announced that the theme of their Annual Conference this year will be: Setting the Agenda: Healthy Food and Farming Fit for the Future. Read more…
October 2015
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), has launched a new guide: ‘Simply Sustainable Biodiversity’ to help farmers manage their land for food production as well as for wildlife. Read more…
(Photo, left to right: Dr Chris Brown, ASDA Director Sustainable Business; Caroline Drummond MBE, LEAF Chief Executive; Philip Huxtable, Director JSR Farming, Alice Midmer LEAF Projects Co-ordinator and Pearce Hughes, Agricultural Development Manager, Asda)
September 2015
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has announced that its global assurance system, LEAF Marque, has been accepted as one of the Sustainability Initiative Fruits and Vegetables (SIFAV)’s approved environmental standards. Read more …
September 2015
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is celebrating after two of its members were named winners at the 2015 National Trust Fine Farm Produce Awards. Read more …
LEAF announces final visitor numbers for Open Farm Sunday 2015 showing a 40% increase on 2014 with a total of 291,000 people visiting a farm for this year’s 10th anniversary Open Farm Sunday.
Brussels, 22 June 2015 – The European Parliament and Council have reached a political agreement on the Animal Health Law proposal, now renamed Regulation on Transmissible Animal Diseases. The International Federation for Animal Health Europe agrees with the Commission that this is very positive news. We are happy that the European Institutions realise the important role animal health plays in Europe… Read more