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Start Over Search Limiters Available in Library Collection Topic conferences & conventions Topic great britain. dept. for environment, food & rural affairs Publication Year Range Last 50 years Publication Type Trade Publications Region united kingdom
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1. FARMER FOCUS.

Subjects
*FARM management, *ANIMAL industry, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

Focuses on issues related to farm management in Great Britain as of February 2005. Effect of the release of cross-compliance policy of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on animal industry; Information on the research, development and knowledge transfer discussion paper issued by BPEX; Highlights of the Pasture for Profit conference held in Cirencester, England.

Published
2005

2. Defra seeks organic views.

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT publications, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *POLLUTANTS, *PESTICIDES, *DIOXINS, *FURANS
Abstract

This article deals with the consultation paper issued by Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs regarding a draft national implementation plan for the Stockholm, Sweden convention on persistent organic pollutants. There are several substances included in the Stockholm list including 10 pesticides, plus dioxins and furans that can be formed during combustion processes, where global action is needed. The deadline for views or comments on the draft national implementation plan is March 19, 2007.

Published
2006