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LEAF News & Information
Welcome to the LEAF News and Information page; here you can find our very latest press releases, conference papers and booking forms for our events or
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LEAF, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ Tel: 02476 413911 or enquiries@leafuk.org
Autumn Food Festival on the 26 - 28 September
The event takes place at Longstock Park, which forms part of the 4,000 acre Leckford Estate in Stockbridge, Hampshire. The estate will be open to the public for the three days, where you will be able to meet our buyers and suppliers, enjoy flower and cookery demonstrations, wine tastings and experience the Waitrose story!
19/08/2008
The event takes place at Longstock Park, which forms part of the 4,000 acre Leckford Estate in Stockbridge, Hampshire. The estate will be open to the public for the three days, where you will be able to meet our buyers and suppliers, enjoy flower and cookery demonstrations, wine tastings and experience the Waitrose story!
19/08/2008
The CAP Leading to Sustainability in Agriculture
Farmers Communicate with the Public, a 3 day conference on the 3-5th September 2008 Lower Saxon, Germany
13/08/2008
Farmers Communicate with the Public, a 3 day conference on the 3-5th September 2008 Lower Saxon, Germany
13/08/2008
The world’s first LEAF Marque wines
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) announces the launch of the world’s very first LEAF Marque wines.
06/08/2008
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) announces the launch of the world’s very first LEAF Marque wines.
06/08/2008
Open Farm Sunday - Past Reflection, Future direction
The event will review the success of Open Farm Sunday, share experiences and outline ways in which you can get involved in Open Farm Sunday on the 7th June 2009.
29/07/2008
The event will review the success of Open Farm Sunday, share experiences and outline ways in which you can get involved in Open Farm Sunday on the 7th June 2009.
29/07/2008
The Nitrates Directive
On Monday 21st July we finally heard the Government response in relation to the consultation on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England.
29/07/2008
On Monday 21st July we finally heard the Government response in relation to the consultation on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England.
29/07/2008
Nutrient Management Planning Made Simple
We have been working closely with our partners, NFU, CLA, AIC and FWAG to update the nutrient management plan, Tried and Tested. We trailed the plan at the Grassland and Muck event in May this year and had some very positive feedback from farmers.
29/07/2008
We have been working closely with our partners, NFU, CLA, AIC and FWAG to update the nutrient management plan, Tried and Tested. We trailed the plan at the Grassland and Muck event in May this year and had some very positive feedback from farmers.
29/07/2008
Virtual Farm Walk
The VFW will be a web based resource having its own website www.virtualfarmwalk.org as well as sitting on the LEAF and Open Farm Sunday websites. It will be viewable ‘live’, as a whole, and in a “zip” file for download and distribution by end users, i.e. teachers, sponsors etc
29/07/2008
The VFW will be a web based resource having its own website www.virtualfarmwalk.org as well as sitting on the LEAF and Open Farm Sunday websites. It will be viewable ‘live’, as a whole, and in a “zip” file for download and distribution by end users, i.e. teachers, sponsors etc
29/07/2008
Tony Worth becomes EISA Chairman
LEAF Chairman, Tony Worth is to become the next Chairman of EISA (European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture).
28/07/2008
LEAF Chairman, Tony Worth is to become the next Chairman of EISA (European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture).
28/07/2008
LEAF Royal Show Invitation
LEAF and M&S have pleasure in inviting you to our Royal Show Reception. Chat to growers, hear from LEAF about its current activities and learn about our growing partnership with M&S.
19/06/2008
LEAF and M&S have pleasure in inviting you to our Royal Show Reception. Chat to growers, hear from LEAF about its current activities and learn about our growing partnership with M&S.
19/06/2008
Speak Out Top Tip: Keep on Talking
LEAF produces lots of resources to help you carry on speaking out for farming and the countryside, beyond Open Farm Sunday. Here’s just a selection:
19/06/2008
LEAF produces lots of resources to help you carry on speaking out for farming and the countryside, beyond Open Farm Sunday. Here’s just a selection:
19/06/2008
All On Board - Brochure
LEAF's collection of farm information boards to help you tell the facts about British agriculture
19/06/2008
LEAF's collection of farm information boards to help you tell the facts about British agriculture
19/06/2008
Bottoms up for LEAF Marque
An increasing number of wine growers are getting LEAF Marque verified and proudly displaying the LEAF logo on their wine bottles to demonstrate their environmental credentials. Here are some of the practices they are adopting on their vineyards:
18/06/2008
An increasing number of wine growers are getting LEAF Marque verified and proudly displaying the LEAF logo on their wine bottles to demonstrate their environmental credentials. Here are some of the practices they are adopting on their vineyards:
18/06/2008
Leg Up For Scottish Farmers
The Scottish Government is supporting farmers to join LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), and carry out the tried and tested LEAF Audit and add value to their produce through LEAF Marque.
15/05/2008
The Scottish Government is supporting farmers to join LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), and carry out the tried and tested LEAF Audit and add value to their produce through LEAF Marque.
15/05/2008
Open Farm Sunday Activities
OFS is all about helping farmers explain the links between food, farming and the environment and explain that the choices people make when they buy food have a direct effect on the future of the countryside. Here’s a few ideas on how to put on a day to remember!
15/05/2008
OFS is all about helping farmers explain the links between food, farming and the environment and explain that the choices people make when they buy food have a direct effect on the future of the countryside. Here’s a few ideas on how to put on a day to remember!
15/05/2008
