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)
Category Archives: Press Releases of EISA Members and other institutions
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)
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
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…
IFAH-Europe Welcomes Join Agencies’ Report on Antibiotic Resistance
Brussels, 2 February 2015
Weak correlation between animal consumption and human resistance, but the need for responsible use of antibiotics in animals is still a necessity. IFAH-Europe is pleased with this first integrated report from Europe’s agencies, entitled ‘First join report on the integrated analysis of the consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food-producing animals’.
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LEAF Launches 10th Open Farm Sunday
18 November 2014
Lord de Mauley, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for natural environment and science, joined representatives from across the farming and food industry as they came together on the 17th November, to launch LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday 2015 and to celebrate the campaign’s huge success to date. Read more…
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2014: EPRUMA calls on the EU institutions to promote the Responsible Use of antibiotics from a One-Health perspective
Brussels, 18 November 2014
EPRUMA reiterates its commitment to promoting the Responsible Use of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics, and calls on the EU institutions to adopt a true One-Health approach regarding antibiotic policy.
EPRUMA welcomes the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s (ECDC) sustained efforts to promote the Responsible Use of antibiotics in human medicine through the European Antibiotic Awareness Day. EPRUMA encourages… Read more
Speakers at sustainable food and farming conference call for greater diversity for more resilient farming
Wednesday 12 November 2014
Greater diversity in crops, livestock, biodiversity, our markets and diets was the key message and subject of debate at the annual LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) President’s Event on Tuesday 11th November. Read more…