News
News from the Voluntary Initiative, our members and supporters. And anything else we think you might like to know about.
22 January 2021
Grassland IPM Plan launched
The VI and NFU launch a new IPM Plan designed to be completed by those growers who farm grassland as a main crop
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Grassland IPM Plan launched
The VI and NFU launch a new IPM Plan designed to be completed by those growers who farm grassland as a main crop
21 December 2020
New VI Chair Announced
Press release announcing the new Chairperson for the Voluntary Initiative.
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New VI Chair Announced
Press release announcing the new Chairperson for the Voluntary Initiative.
17 December 2020
New and improved VI and NFU IPM Plan launched
Please complete this IPM survey if you farm any combinable, forage and/or field scale veg crops
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New and improved VI and NFU IPM Plan launched
Please complete this IPM survey if you farm any combinable, forage and/or field scale veg crops
15 December 2020
Press release - Excessive levels of metaldehyde continue to be detected in water...
The VI highlights the need for farmers to adhere to best practice guidelines.
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Press release - Excessive levels of metaldehyde continue to be detected in water...
The VI highlights the need for farmers to adhere to best practice guidelines.
11 December 2020
Defra launches a consultation on a draft revised NAP on responsible pesticide us...
Consultation runs to 26 February 2021
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Defra launches a consultation on a draft revised NAP on responsible pesticide us...
Consultation runs to 26 February 2021
10 December 2020
New rules for Sprayer testing (effective 26 November 2020)
New legislation came into effect on the 26th November 2020.
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New rules for Sprayer testing (effective 26 November 2020)
New legislation came into effect on the 26th November 2020.
06 November 2020
VI exhibiting at CropTec 2020
The VI will be exhibiting alongside NRoSO at this year's virtual CropTec show
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VI exhibiting at CropTec 2020
The VI will be exhibiting alongside NRoSO at this year's virtual CropTec show
05 November 2020
VI - New strategy and Chairperson
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) has been working on a new strategy over the last year. The strategy sets out the priorities for the VI from 2021 until 2025 and aims to promote an integrated pest managem...
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VI - New strategy and Chairperson
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) has been working on a new strategy over the last year. The strategy sets out the priorities for the VI from 2021 until 2025 and aims to promote an integrated pest managem...
23 September 2020
The VI needs your help! Complete our short questionnaire on IPM
We want your opinion on Integrated Past Management (IPM)
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The VI needs your help! Complete our short questionnaire on IPM
We want your opinion on Integrated Past Management (IPM)
16 September 2020
CropTec goes digital for 2020
As C19 conditions change across the UK, announced today, CropTec will be held digitally.
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CropTec goes digital for 2020
As C19 conditions change across the UK, announced today, CropTec will be held digitally.
18 September 2020
Best Practice Use of Metaldehyde
Stop Press - Defra announce new dates for the withdrawal of metaldehyde, see updated press release below.
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Best Practice Use of Metaldehyde
Stop Press - Defra announce new dates for the withdrawal of metaldehyde, see updated press release below.
25 August 2020
The OSR Herbicides: Think Water! 2020/21 Campaign
Important messages to consider when planning, sowing for OSR establishment for the 2020/21 season to help keep OSR herbicides out of water courses.
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The OSR Herbicides: Think Water! 2020/21 Campaign
Important messages to consider when planning, sowing for OSR establishment for the 2020/21 season to help keep OSR herbicides out of water courses.
12 August 2020
Amenity Forum 2020 Conference now an online event
Due to the current C19 situation, the decision has been made that the 2020 Amenity Forum Annual Conference will be held online.
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Amenity Forum 2020 Conference now an online event
Due to the current C19 situation, the decision has been made that the 2020 Amenity Forum Annual Conference will be held online.
28 July 2020
Press Release: Best practice use of glyphosate pre-harvest
Press Release: Best practice use of glyphosate pre-harvest. This VI press release reminds farmers and advisor how glyphosate may be used as a crop management tool pre-harvest and higlight's the need ...
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Press Release: Best practice use of glyphosate pre-harvest
Press Release: Best practice use of glyphosate pre-harvest. This VI press release reminds farmers and advisor how glyphosate may be used as a crop management tool pre-harvest and higlight's the need ...