Category: Information Posts
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Avian influenza update – housing measures to be lifted on 09 April 2026.
Dear Stakeholder Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures in England and Wales at 00:01 on Thursday 09 April 2026. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) requiring mandatory biosecurity measures will remain in place across…
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Allotment in March
Is the weather getting better or is it wishful thinking? At least the days are drawing out. There is still a chance of frost, so we are not out of danger yet. We are all itching to get out on the plot and there are lots of jobs for March, as it is the first…
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Allotment in February
Beds Pull out any large weeks and lay cardboard, Permatex, black plastic (ie compost bags opened up), or mulch to suppress weeds. This has the added advantage of warming the soil. Avoid digging the soil or treading on soil when it’s waterlogged to prevent compaction. Crops Pull up any remaining winter crops or rotting vegetation.…