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As of 1st June 2018 you will be assessed against new Red Tractor Beef and Lamb standards, relating to antibiotic use on farm. These amendments reflect the industry’s commitment toRead More >

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) are governing the changes made to Data Protection and as such should be the “go to” place for guidance information and updates on these newRead More >

Stop the Drop was launched by Herefordshire Council in 2016 with the aim of encouraging everyone to take more responsibility for their waste by not dropping litter, and organising communityRead More >

DEFRA, Natural England and the Environment Agency have launched a new Water Environment Grant (WEG) scheme to improve the water environment. The scheme will provide a total of £9 millionRead More >

Avara Foods is a 50/50 joint venture between Cargill and Faccenda, and immediately becomes one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken, turkey and duck to retailers, food serviceRead More >

This project, funded by the Prince’s Countryside Fund and run in conjunction with the Herefordshire Rural Hub, is now running at full capacity. Participants have all had the opportunity toRead More >

From 2nd April 2018. New rules for all farmers in England to help protect water quality, by standardising the good farm practices that many are already performing and offering aRead More >

For schemes to start in 2019:- If you are applying for Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship this year, don’t forget to submit your completed Application form before the deadline of 13thRead More >

From 6th April 2018 the minimum amount employers will have to pay into workplace pensions, by law, is increasing to 2% of qualifying earnings. Employees will contribute 3%. This willRead More >