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Return of the “Dream Team” on the final day of CropTecShow 🌾 Thanks to those who helped out on the VI stand. Day 1, Alison Warrington of NFU Plant Health. Today, Wendy Gray of CropLife UK, #VIChampion’s Dave Bell and Sarah Pettitt and Chris Hartfield, also NFU Plant Health

Here's a festive message from the VI and BeeConnected: bit.ly/Happy_holidays… #HoHoHo

“Join us at #LAMMA2025! Visit the Voluntary Initiative stand (11.500) to discover #BeConnected and how we can work together to protect our vital pollinators. 🌸🐝 Let’s make a difference for biodiversity! BBKA #PollinatorProtection #Sustainability”

Manic scenes at LAMMA Show today, with a record number of visitors and 600 exhibitors, here’s a stand view time lapse of life on the Voluntary Initiative (VI) stand this morning. Promoting #BeeConnected #BusyBusy BBKA 🐝🐝🐝

Voluntary Initiative - New VI Chair announced voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/news-events/20…

2 weeks to the IPMNET Conference: register now! 🗣️hear from: ADAS ; Sean Sparling FRAgS AICC-UK; Rosemary Collier Warwick Crop Centre; Defra UK and Defra Survey of Crop Pests and Diseases ; the new Voluntary Initiative (VI) chair Dave Bell & more! 13 Feb Free to attend, registration required forms.office.com/e/57HhxnYXk0

🚜🌱Exciting news for agri-innovators! The #IPMNet Conference 2025 is happening Feb 13, bringing together experts to discuss sustainable #IntegratedPestManagement. More details 👉 farmpep.net/event/ipmnet-c… #IPM #SustainableFarming ADAS AHDB AICC-UK Warwick Crop Centre

📢IPMNET Conference summary Summary report & link to recording of the morning session are avaiable on IPMWORKS Toolbox ipmworks.net/toolbox/en/#/r… ADAS AICC-UK Sean Sparling FRAgS Defra Survey of Crop Pests and Diseases Warwick Crop Centre Dave Bell Voluntary Initiative (VI) AHDB Cereals IPMDecisions

The UK’s first case of glyphosate-resistant weeds is a stark reminder of why herbicide stewardship matters. Proactive management is key to preserving this vital tool for sustainable farming. Read more: ow.ly/5oMJ50V6MW2 #Glyphosate #WeedManagement #SustainableFarming

Join us for a FREE event on Effective Weed Control & Integrated Pest Management! 🌱📅🗓️ 12th March 2025 🕥 10:30am - 2:30pm 📍Kettlesing Millenium Village Hall, Harrogate Free lunch provided! 🍽️ RSVP by 8th March: [email protected] or call 07525988165

One SFI option designed for Integrated Pest Management we were lucky to get in a scheme appears to be harbouring plenty of spiders.

First field work day of the year with Alice from Imperial College London and Niab Cambridge field team, investigating the soil holobiont in response to pesticide application #HappyPlace

Pleased to announce that Chris Hartfield, Senior Regulatory Affairs Adviser at NFU has been appointed as the new Chair of the Voluntary Initiative CIC Board. His leadership will be invaluable as the VI continues to promote responsible use of PPPs through an IPM based approach

Massive shoutout to the VI Scottish Champions for a brilliant communications training day last Tuesday at the James Hutton Institute! A day full of energy, learning, and positivity, great to see everyone building skills and confidence together 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪👍#VIChampions

Voluntary Initiative - Scottish VI Champions meet for training voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/news-events/20…

🚜A historic milestone! The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) celebrates 150 years with a stunning event at Parliament — recognising the vital role of agricultural engineering in UK farming. 🇬🇧🌾 🔗 voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/news-events/20… #Agriculture #CropProtection #AEA150

At the Welsh Sheep Show today? Don’t miss the Voluntary Initiatives exhibit—spotlighting Integrated Weed Management as a key tool for sustainable farming. Learn how smarter weed control supports productivity and protects our environment. Stand 18 #WelshSheep #SustainableFarming

This #WorldBeeDay, let’s protect our pollinators! Using BeeConnected helps farmers and beekeepers work together to safeguard honey bees during spray season. Simple steps make a big difference. #ProtectPollinators #BeeConnected #WorldBeeDay2025

🚜 Starting 1 Sept 2025, NRoSO members will need 11 CPD points annually (up from 10) to maintain certification. This proactive move supports professional standards and aligns with the updated National Action Plan. Plan early to stay compliant #NRoSO #CPD #Farming National Register of Sprayer Operators

Voluntary Initiative - The VI at Potatoes in Practice 2025 voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/news-events/20…