News

News from the Voluntary Initiative, our members and supporters. And anything else we think you might like to know about.

03 March 2021
It's World Wildlife Day so why not sign-up for BeeConnected
Why not sign-up for BeeConnected – bringing farmers and beekeepers together

26 February 2021
VI Response to the Revised NAP Consultation
The VI has recently submitted the following response to the revised NAP consultation.

29 January 2021
Use date fast approaching - Propyzamide
Don't forget, for most uses, it is illegal to use propyzamide after Sunday 31st January 2021

28 January 2021
NRoSO Annual Training Moves On-line
The new on-line NRoSO Annual Training event was launched recently to rave reviews!

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

21 December 2020
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 Plan 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.

11 December 2020
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.

06 November 2020
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...

23 September 2020
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.

18 September 2020
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.