Whether it’s for the government, the client, or for the consumer, you will be required to report on the environmental impacts of your organization and its products sooner or later. In France, there was a mandate in place for all consumer goods. Then there wasn’t. And then Europe decided not to wait for France so they started their own work. There are pilots underway in France and at the European level at this very moment. And then there’s Canada, the EPA in the USA, the CRC in the UK, the upcoming carbon tax in Australia, as well as Walmart’s supplier requirements, and Tesco’s and Casino’s work with labelling. You get the picture.
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£20 million for farming and forestry businesses
A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment has been launched today by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.
Farmers, foresters and horticulturalists can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to invest in green projects and new machinery so their businesses can grow in an environmentally friendly way.
Animal welfare CEO takes to the internet to give the world the facts on factory farming
· Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in World Farming launches www.factory-farming-facts.tv
· Five short films written and presented by the CEO himself
· Films highlight not only the horrors of factory farming but highlight evidence of human health threat and environmental damage
· “Average consumer is intelligent but uninformed” says CEO
Government green light for truck stops
Farmers and landowners with land close to major road infrastructures could soon benefit from recently announced changes in policy for the development of truck stops.
A Government consultation identified strong support for the development of secure truck stops from a number of organizations including the Transport Police, the Highways Agency, insurers and the haulage industry as current demand for lorry parking far outstrips supply. This could provide farmers with a diversification opportunity to earn additional income.
The natural way to a healthy appetite
Five years ago Jim and Anna Harbridge switched to organic fruit and veg.
They were won over and now run a franchise delivering the natural stuff to hundreds of people’s front doors.
‘I think five years ago it was just starting to be absorbed into the mainstream,’ says Jim. ‘Now it’s no longer a fad or a buzzword. I think we’ve moved past that and people are making it an important part of their lifestyle.’
Farming Regulation: Cut red tape but not at the expense of the environment
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) today warns that proposals to reform farming regulations need to be carefully considered by the Government before any changes are made to ensure they don’t end up damaging our countryside.
The Farming Regulation Task Force report launched today makes 215 recommendations for changing or abolishing regulations that affect the farming and food industries.