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Nottinghamshire - Kate AshworthUK Grain Event 2007
Wilkinson environment award This year's Wilkinson Environment Awards for Nottinghamshire are now open for applications. The awards, now in their seventh year, reward the conservation work of farmers in Nottinghamshire and are sponsored by Wilkinson’s, the workshop based home and garden store chain. The closing date for applications is the 4 June 2007. To get your application form contact Nottinghamshire FWAG farm conservation adviser Graham Colbourne on 01636 816808 or the NFU regional office on 01572 824250. IPPC Workshops for pig and poultry producers – 9 August 2006 Wednesday, 9 August, 9.30am to 1.30pm or 2pm to 6pm Ancaster Hall, University Park, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ 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 www.wfu.org.uk |
