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East Midlands - Julia HawleyFarm Diversification and Cultural Enterprise: Conference
29 March 2007
Leistershire food and drink week runs from 30th September- 6th October. For more information on the series of events taking place, please visit www.eastmidlandsfoodfestival.co.uk WiRE East Midland Newsletter August 2006 East of England Agricultural Society - 16 more outdoor caterers needed The East of England Agricultural Society is looking for 16 more outdoor catering vendors to meet the needs of 800,000 visitors. The society has a Food Direct from the Farm initiative, for more details please contact Alan Webb on 01733 234451. IPPC Workshops for pig and poultry producers – 7 August 2006 Monday, 7 August, 9.30am to 1.30pm or 2pm to 6pm The Drayton Room, The Haycock Hotel, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA The Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations apply to pig and poultry units with capacity for: More than 40,000 poultry places (broilers, layers, pullets, turkeys, guinea fowl and ducks); More than 750 sows, or more than 2,000 finishing pigs over 30kg. You need to apply to the Environment Agency for a PPC permit to continue operating your site. Existing sites need to submit an application between 1 November 2006 and 31 January 2007. However there is significant work involved and producers are encouraged to start their application now. In conjunction with the Environment Agency, NFU have organised two workshops events. The EA will explain the application process and what you need to do to obtain a permit. To book your place on a first come, first served basis please ring Laura Harrison at the Regional Office on 01572 824264 or email laura.harrison@nfu.org.uk WiRE East Midland Newsletter May/June 2006 Cross Compliance Farm Walks In 2.5 hours specialist advisers will cover the most pressing cross compliance concerns being faced in the region, but will focus on the Soil Protection Review - a new mandatory requirement with a deadline for completion on all farms by 1st September 2006. Other topics to be covered include the 7 new SMRs; margin management and livestock ID and animal movements. The walk begins at 10.30am and 1.30pm and will be practical and informal with plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. Places on these workshops are limited so please book as soon as possible by telephoning the cross compliance helpline on 0845 345 1302. Agricultural & Horticultural Waste Regulations - 11th April 2006
Thursday 25 May
Please reply to Laura Harrison on 01572 824264 or laura.harrison@nfu.org.uk Supply Opportunities in the NHS - 8 March 2006
With government committed to raising the profile of local food procurement within the public sector, there has never been a better time to learn more about supply into the NHS. Find out how your business can supply this growing and dynamic market, meet with a senior NHS buyer, case study examples of a local dairy currently supplying a major city hospital and the event is free and will include a networking buffet. If you would like book onto the event please contact Cheryl Jordan at The Food and Drink Forum, New Brook House, 385 Alfreton Road, Nottingham NG7 5LR, telephone number 01158 758884, fax: 01158 758887 or email cjordan@foodanddrinkforum.co.uk GRANTS UP TO £9,000 AVAILABLE 6 January 2006
Melton Mowbray Food Festival - 7th - 9th of October 2005
Rural Seminar to Promote Grants - 22 September 2005
Cross Compliance Farm Walks
Specialist advisers will cover:
All farm walk sessions start promptly at 10.30am or 1.30pm To register call the cross compliance helpline on 0845 345 1302. Dates & Farm Location
Want to supply a school in your region? - 26 May 2005
LEICSTERSHIRE SCHOOL FOOD EVENING
A large number of Leicestershire based schools are due to take control of their own catering facilities and budgets next term. Many of the teachers and catering staff now feel the time is right to source their food on a healthier and more local and regional basis. The Food & Drink Forum have teamed up with Leicestershire Food links to organise the above event. As a potential supplier you will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the issues with staff from the schools involved and to showcase your products. Suppliers from across the food sectors are encouraged to participate but in particular the schools involved are very interested in companies who can supply wholemeal pitta bread , wraps , bulgar wheat , couscous and healthy snacks The event is free and will include refreshments If you are interested please call Jo Stevenson on 0115 875 8884 Farm Walk At Brooksby College - Monday, 14 March 2005
Come and hear Haddock - 8 March 2005
HGCA/PGRO Oilseeds & Pulses Conference - 26th January 2004
LOCAL FOOD MARKETING - 16th November 2004
Milk and the SPS - 29th November 2004
Beef & Lamb Post CAP Reform - 27th October 2004
NFU National crops conference - 27th October 2004
East of England Show - 18 - 20 June 2004 MDC MIDLANDS REGION - FARM WALK
Attendance is free to all levy payers and farm staff, however, to help with catering and to obtain directions, please call the MDC booking line on 01285 646517 or email anne.amor@mdc.org.uk. 2004 FESTIVAL AT MELTON MOWBRAY - October 2004 The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival, the biggest yet in the region, will be held in Melton Mowbray over 4 days in October 2004 and should attract well over 12,000 visitors. Besides over one hundred stands cooking and selling East Midlands produce attractions include celebrity chef demonstrations, Anthony Worrall-Thompson , Sophie Grigson , Clarissa Dickson-Wright and Johnny Scott. Grow your own Question Time with our panel of TV and radio experts hosted by Martin Fish (BBC East Midlands). There are going to be Food trails, tastings, music, entertainment and much more. There is a schools day on 8th October, organised by Leicestershire Food Links. At least 1000 children are programmed to visit and a number of schools are growing their own food for the event. On the 11th there is a Trade event where exhibitors will meet major buyers from the region and beyond. Besides inviting supermarkets and other consortia we will be inviting over 15,000 East Midlands food buying outlets. This is just a taste (if you can excused the pun) of what is being organized. If you want to get involved with your food business then contact Infodex. Space is booking well with many attractions already confirmed, but they have got room for more. For more information contact Infodex on 0870 225 3936 or email infodex@ukonline.co.uk or Melton Mowbray Food Partnership on 01664 569388 or email mocallaghan@tiscali.co.uk or East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 875 8834 or email jmurphy@eastmidlandsfinefoods.co.uk An Evening with WHITTY! - 11 June 2004
Prospects for the beef industry post CAP Reform - 27th April The NFU East Midlands Region, in partnership with Melton Mowbray Livestock Auctioneers, and EBLEX, is holding an open meeting for livestock producers. The speakers will examine some of the marketing challenges that will result from the CAP reform. Topics to be covered include an examination of beef production in South America, improving the eating quality of beef, and future opportunities for the English beef industry. The Speaker line-up is: Nuffield Scholars; John Fagan & Donald MacPherson; and EBLEX Strategy Manager and Deputy Chief Executive, Simon Mead. The meeting will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 27 April, Melton Mowbray Livestock Market. Please contact Brenda Goode on 01572 824262 or by email (Brenda.goode@nfu.org.uk) NFU ROADSHOWS Monday 3 May - Leicestershire Show, Dishley Grange, Loughborough, Leicestershire
CAP REFORM - Keep UP TO DATE!
Wednesday 3 March, Peterborough Suite, East of England Showground at 5pm
Cross compliance will be covered at these meetings. This aspect of the reform will have a fundamental affect on farmers and their management. They will need to know what the rules are and how to comply in order to draw down the Single Farm Payment. Defra are consulting shortly. Book your place, specifying venue and number attending with Brenda Goode at email Brenda.goode@nfu.org.uk or by fax to Brenda Goode on 01572 824251. New waste regulations for farms
Space will be limited so pre booking is essential. Contact Brenda Goode, tel: 01572 824262 or email Brenda.goode@nfu.org.uk with your name, address and contact telephone number.
LEAF Innovation Event The conference, 'Profitable Farming, Practical Conservation' will set out the latest research work in sustainable agricultural systems - focusing on Integrated Farm Management. Providing practical case studies the day will help to equip farmers, advisers, lecturers and policy makers with the skills and know-how to address future challenges. This is the first LEAF Innovation Centre event since the launch of the initiative earlier this year. There is an exciting line up of speakers, including leading researchers from the Innovation Centres, farmers, government officials and education specialists. The focus is to bring practical and realistic solutions to the many issues facing farmers today. For details of the full programme and booking form visit www.leafuk.org/leaf Changing Rural Businesses - Support for Farmers
Business Link for Leicestershire invite you to a Changing Rural Businesses event at The Rural Training Centre, Green Lane, Oakham on either Tuesday 18th November at 2.00pm, or Wednesday 19th November at 9.30am. This event will include discussions on Single Farm Payment, Environment Management Schemes, Rural Enterprise and the impact of new policies in agriculture. This free half day session will offer support and advice from Richard Harvey, farmer and director of Manor Farm Feeds, Andrew Pennill, qualified agronomist and Andrew Sheridan, manager of Rural Energy. For more information or to book a place call the Events Team at Business Link for Leicestershire on 0845 070 0086 or visit www.leicestershire.businesslink.co.uk Rural enterprise - find out all about it!
Regional Think Farming and Food Plan launched - 14 October 2003 East Midlands businesses were in the spotlight on Tuesday as key partners gathered in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire to launch the 'Think Farming and Food' Action plan for the region. Key regional organisations and local business champions toured farming co-operative Fresh Growers Ltd of Bilsthorpe and Haywood Oaks Produce, Robert Thomas Farms in Blidworth to see how diversifying and working in partnership across the supply chain have made the businesses a success. The action plan will turn the Defra Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food into a reality for the East Midlands through a number of projects such as promoting Local Business Champions, a "one stop shop" rural business support initiative, a food chain group, a pilot for a regional food mall, and promoting rural energy creation and conservation amongst a host of other creative projects. Graham Norbury, Rural Director Government Office said " The publication of the 'Think Farming & Food' Regional Action Plan' is the result of input from a wide and varied partnership of industry and regional stakeholders. We will now be working hard with all our partners to make the projects outlined in the Action Plan a reality." Jack Ward, NFU East Midlands Regional Director said: "Many of the projects set out in the Plan pick up on a number of current themes in the industry, e.g. collaboration, public procurement, regional food promotion, alternative cropping and involvement in the food chain. We've completed the easy part of the process - writing the strategy - the real challenge lies in making it all happen. We can not do this alone; it will require an innovative and strong partnership between the farming industry and a range of other organisations." More information on the plan and a copy of the summary and full action plan are available on the Government Office for the East Midlands (GOEM) website: www.go-em.gov.uk or by calling Fiona Johnson on 0115 971 2528. Women in Rural Enterprise (WIRE) East Midlands conference The Women in Rural Enterprise (WIRE) East Midlands is holding a Business Skills Conference on Thursday 9th October at Brooksby Melton College, Brooksby village, North Leicestershire. Speakers include Valerie Dwyer of emda; Wendy Morris from HSBC; Dianne Marshall of Shepherds Gold Dairy Products; and Sue Prince, rural entrepreneur from Derbyshire. A number of useful skills workshops are being held. Cost is £20 for the day. Details from Brenda Goode on 01572 824250. THE PROBE PROJECT: DEMONSTRATION DAY Invitation The PROBE project is a new integrated crop management demonstration project based at Farmcare's Stoughton Estate, near Leicester. The next demonstration day on 15th Oct, 2pm-5.30pm. There is no need to book. Directions and further details from Stephen Cane on 020 7238 5668 GTN 238 5668 Fax 020 7238 6058 or stephen.cane@defra.gsi.gov.uk NFU Combinable Crops Conference at Peterborough - 29 October 2003 This year's NFU Combinable Crop Conference which is on Wednesday 29th October, at the East of England Showground, Peterborough between 10.30am and 4.00pm. EU Commission Civil Servant Russell Mildon is speaking on the CAP Reform, and an NFU Legal Panel Solicitors will be looking at the legal ramifications. Peter Kendal, NFU Cereals Chairman will speak on the challenges ahead, with support from NFU Director of Policy Martin Howarth looking at the WTO. NFU President Sir Ben Gill will be looking at Global Challenges. Attendance including lunch is free to NFU members, and early booking is advised as the demand for places is keen. Please contact Brenda Goode on 01572 824250 to register. Food Conference for the East of England A conference and exhibition for the food and drink industry in the East of England is to be held on 22nd October in Peterborough. It's an all-day event and costs £80 per delegate. Leading speakers include:
To register your interest visit the conference web site www.foodeast.net or ring Louise Border on 01223 423444. LOCAL FOOD MARKETING Free Admission - Local Food Buffet Speakers will include:
A chance to meet fellow producers and discuss common problems and opportunities. The meeting will be informal and any issues of interest, such as training, planning and grants, can be followed up with further seminars, visits etc. To book for the event or for further information call Alec Duthie on 01530 261379 Farmers' market at Lutterworth. The market started well in November 2002. Recently they have seen a slight drop in stall holder numbers and their greatest loss has been in Fruit & Veg. If you would like to contact Anita Hamlton for more details about Lutterworth Farmers' Market her address is:
Tel: 01455 559430 Food for a Better Leicestershire
Organised by Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming and Leicestershire Food Links, in association with Leicestershire County Council and Leicester Friends of the Earth Places are free but limited. For more details please contact Jessica Slee on Tel 01455 238 141 ext 454 Programme
East Midlands no longer has an active branch, but members in the area are enthusiastic supporters of WFU activities and represent WFU at the East of England Show each year. Anyone in the area who is interested in joining WFU should contact JUlia Hawley through our main office. Agronomy Field Day - 1st July 2003
The following experts will be present to answer your questions on:
The event will start at 2.00pm and conclude at 6.00pm, with refreshments available throughout the afternoon. If you would like to come along fill in your details below and fax/mail back, or e-mail moira.kirby@agrovista.co.uk by Wednesday 25th June 2003. A ticket with directions will then be sent to you. A large response is expected so please book early to avoid disappointment. BASIS Accreditation Status is being applied for. DEFRA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CLINIC at Melton - 4th July 2003
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