NFU Plant Health

Lots of current press about our rivers - but this new study hasn't been widely reported - the diversity of insect & other invertebrates in our rivers is better than at any time over the past 30 years - linked to reductions in Copper & Zinc levels in water newscientist.com/article/237406…

Congratulations to David Bell - new chair of the VI - we look forward to working with you...

Glyphosate resistance found for the first time in UK, in Italian Ryegrass. As you plan land preparation for spring sown crops, please ensure you follow Weed Resistance Action Group guidelines to reduce the risk of further glyphosate resistance developing nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

NFU members | The NFU continues to work on various issues that affect your business. Have your say by contributing to our responses to consultations on the management of hedgerows, future of creosote and proposed marketing regulations for poultry meat ow.ly/EMA850U4w0G

Do you use creosote and consider its use essential for poles, posts, stakes & fencing? If so, then you need to respond to HSE's current consultation on its future availability, & please let us know your views too - find all the links & a survey here... nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

🚨 Leadership Opportunity 🚨 The Voluntary Initiative is looking for a new Chair to lead the way in promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and sustainable farming practices in the UK. Details here: bit.ly/VI_Vacancies 🌱 Deadline: 22 November 2024 #SustainableFarming

Concerned about delays & risks at BCPs? Considering Control Point status to bring inspection to your protected edible business? Register now for NFU's Control Point designation online webinar tomorrow pm, to hear from Defra, APHA & HMRC about the process nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

It's #BeesNeedsWeek 🐝 See how farmers are taking action to help bees and other beneficial insects. Also take a look at the 5 simple actions from @DefraNature that anyone can take to help pollinators... nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… #simple-actions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gov.uk/government/pub…

So, that’s it, #Cereals24 done and dusted, so many great discussions, #CPD points gained, #FSOOTY winner crowned, #IPM session sorted and the farming community showing some form of solidarity! @CerealsEvent #positivevibes

New @PoMScheme 2023 annual report out today ukpoms.org.uk/reports. Counts of #pollinators visiting flowers in agricultural habitats compares well with counts from gardens, semi-natural and urban habitats, but with a different mix of insect groups.

Are you a Farmer Cluster group looking to monitor flower-visiting insects? The new @PoMScheme Projects feature allows data from the #FITcount app to be linked to your project to track local change alongside national trends ukpoms.org.uk/poms-projects

🌾 Interested in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments? Join the discussion at #Cereals2024! 🌱 📅 June 11, 2024 🕒 15:30 - 16:30 📍Bygrave Woods, Newnham Farm

Finally got round to doing my first 2024 @PoMScheme FIT count today on some hogweed. It was a mindful 10 minutes, even though this nearby spectacular Golden-bloomed grey longhorn beetle (Agapanthea villosoviridescens) stubbornly refused to be part of the count! #CitizenScience

@StevenFalk1 @uniofwarwick @PoMScheme @DaveGoulson @Buzz_dont_tweet @JeffOllerton @LynnDicks @DefraNature @NigelERaine @BumblebeeTrust Great video Steven.

Lovely new video featuring the bees of @uniofwarwick here: vimeo.com/932553984/34b6…. A great pleasure to be part of this. Lots of great conservation work going on at the university, showing that sensitive development can have substantial wildlife benefits.

@StevenFalk1 @NigelERaine @KenilworthNub @lisajrwilliams @PoMScheme Nope. Everyday's a learning day!

@NFUPlantHealth @NigelERaine @KenilworthNub @lisajrwilliams @PoMScheme Sorry, should have tagged you in Chris. PS did you know Canadian Bee Guru @NigelERaine grew up in Kenilworth?

Photographing pollinators on the Marsh Marigolds in my local town park just a few minutes from where I live. Ultimate mindfulness.

Entries for Bees’ Needs champion awards are open until 12 May. You might have created wildflower areas, managed hedgerows or done other activities on farm to help pollinators thrive. Celebrate the great work by farmers & others & nominate yourself here gov.uk/government/pub…

📢 New update released to the online #IPM tool 💻🐞 Users can now print their IPM plan summary or email a copy to a nominated person 🖨📨️ This should help with producing an IPM plan for #SFI or your own records. Start creating IPM plans for your farm ⬇️ ipmtool.net

The Voluntary Initiative and the NFU release new IPM Plan voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/news-events/20… @NFUPlantHealth #IPM

@ASButlerDevon1 @AlexPStevens @adambedders How about these?

Got the first entry for best socks at #NFU24 from Jack Bobo @AlexPStevens @adambedders