Report reveals poor state of English waterways
Data from the Environment Agency shows that just 14.3% of England’s surface waters achieved good…
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OLED potential for food pesticide detection
Northumbria University is part of an International project exploring how fluorescent materials can detect the…
Final call for STEPS catchment grants
Severn Trent is issuing a final call for infrastructure grant applications, with the funding window…
2,300 farm projects supported through STEPS
Severn Trent is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its popular STEPS (Severn Trent’s Environmental Protection…
Delayed draft NAP (UK National Action Plan) due soon
Farming Minister Mark Spencer has confirmed the draft UK National Action Plan on Pesticides (NAP)…
Defra confirmed farmers will have continued access to pesticides
Defra has announced that farmers and growers will continue to have access to EU-approved pesticides.…
Genome boost for nature-friendly pest control
A new database of 19 insect genomes encompassing some of the most damaging pests of…
Farmers encouraged to install sprayer washdown areas to reduce the risk of pesticide pollution
Up to 40% of pesticide detections at Severn Trent treatment plants are believed to come…
Lantra leading calls for Government pesticides plan to be fit for purpose for all
Lantra, the UK’s leading awarding organisation, providing training and qualifications for the land-based sector, has…