SOME JOINT LEVY-BODY EVENTS:

1. 'Nutrient management and the role of organic manures' -workshop for growers hosted by HGCA and MLC in Driffield, East Yorkshire on 25th May 2004.

2. 'Water and catchment sensitive farming' - workshop for ARF members organised by BPC on 8th June 2004 to discuss new legislation and its implications for water abstractors.

3. 'Sustainable use of organic wastes on agricultural land' - workshop held at Harper Adams College on 7th and 8th September 2004, involving ARF members, Defra, the Environment Agency, research institutes, water boards and representatives of the agricultural industry.

4. 'Nutrition and management for improving pig health and productivity' - conference organised by HGCA, MLC and the Society of Feed Technologists for animal nutritionists on 4th November 2004.

5. 'Waste management regulations and their impact on agriculture and horticulture' - technical discussion meetings between levy bodies, Defra and NFU on 11th March 2005 and 23rd September 2005.

6. 'Soil-Borne Viruses' - workshop for researchers, advisors and growers hosted by HGCA, BBRO, BPC, HDC and Rothamsted Research Association on 21st October 2005 at Oundle, near Peterborough.

7. 'Manage your soils: grow your business' - workshop organised by the ARF held on 15th and 16th November 2005 at Rothamsted Research.