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Defra guidance on applying Farming Rules for Water
Defra have published guidance for the Environment Agency on applying the Farming Rules for Water, including for Autumn/Winter applications.
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Report on the issues of reporting of GHG emissions from ‘waste’
Report by Dominic Hogg on the issues of reporting of GHG emissions from ‘waste’: indicators and inventories.
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Consultation on ending the retail sale of peat in horticulture
Defra have published a consultation that aims to address measures to end the use of peat and peat containing products in the retail sector in England and Wales.
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Organics Forum meeting on 7th December
Presentations are now available from the REA Organics Forum meeting on 7th December
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Amended Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
Amended Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
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California first US state to mandate universal composting
California first US state to mandate universal composting
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Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
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WRAP publish Roadmap for the Organics Sector
WRAP have published their Roadmap for the Organics Sector, aiming to ensure that the sector maintains trust as a valuable waste treatment option.
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Quality Feedstock Resources
Quality Feedstock Resources – A page bringing together resources aimed at improving the quality of feedstocks for composting and AD. Including guidance, templates and case studies.
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EA regulatory position statement on spreading organic manures
The EA have published a Regulatory Position Statement on Spreading organic manures (including compost and digestate) on agricultural land
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EA publish their response to the Appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste guidance
The EA have published their response to the Appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste guidance.
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New Study on Greenhouse Gas emissions savings from AD
REA member Malaby Biogas and Bath University has published research on emissions savings for the AD system at Bore Hill Farm.
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Member’s Brief: Future Energy Scenarios
The REA’s briefing on National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios (FES). The FES outlines four pathways for the future of energy between now and 2050.
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European Commission Releases Fit for 55 Decarbonisation Plan
The key documents of the Fit for 55 plan, including a brief summary of their contents
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Application Guidance Launched for Sustainable Farming Incentive
DEFRA have launched guidance for applying to the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot. It explains how to make an application.
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New Fuel Switching Competition
The REA attended a meeting run by BEIS on a new potential Industrial Fuel Switching Competition similar to the one they had in 2015-2020.
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DEFRA publishes environmental land management scheme payment principles
DEFRA have published the principles they will use to set payment rates for environmental schemes.
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Progress on Agricultural Transition Plan
Since publishing the Agricultural Transition Plan in November 2020, DEFRA have made progress in some areas:
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Resources from International Compost Awareness Week 2021
Resources from International Compost Awareness Week 2021, including presentations from various countries about the benefits of composting.
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Northern Ireland DAERA publish a summary of responses on the future of recycling and separate collections
Northern Ireland DAERA have published a summary of responses on the Future Recycling and Separate Collection of Waste in Northern Ireland (NI).