Farm assurance
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| Commited to look after the land and its ecosytem. |
| We are located in a beautiful part of Herefordshire and we are determined
to ensure that our farming practices enhance the landscape and wildlife value
of the countryside of the Wye Valley around us. |
| E C Drummond & Son is a member of LEAF (Linking
Environment and Farming), an organisation that encourages responsible farming
practices and measures our performance against key criteria . In addition we
regularly use the services of FWAG (Farming and Wildlife Action Group) to assist
us when making decisions. |
| Wildlife |
| We have an Integrated Farm Management Action Plan that aims to manage habitats
so they fulfil their wildlife potential, within the constraints of the business.
We aim to increase the over-wintering habitat for beneficial predatory insects
and spiders by managing margins/tracks. We are planning on establishing a pollen
and nectar habitat area and to create a wildlife register of flora and fauna
present on the farm. |
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Recycling and Materials re-use
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| As a responsible business we take steps to avoid the creation of waste. Waste
is not only a drain on natural resources but also a cost to our business. Wherever
possible waste is recycled. Our aim is not to send any business waste to landfill. |
| Water |
| It is our policy to minimise the use of water by actively monitoring amount
of water being applied. We have an irrigation water leakage procedure in place
to ensure that water is not wasted from leaks on the farm. |
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Rational Use of Plant Protection Products
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| It makes environmental and business sense to work with nature and avoid the
expense of such treatments. It is our policy to minimise the use of pesticides
given the continuity and quality constraints imposed by our consumers. |
| Rational Use of Fertilisers and Manures |
| t is our policy to utilise all nutritional inputs responsibly given the quality
requirement of the consumer. We have a soil analysis programme for each soil
type in place, to ensure that our crop regime is sufficient, and not excessive
and to monitor the soil pH. |
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| It is our policy to farm in a responsible manner and we take pride in our
farming methods, which conform to good agricultural practice. In 2005 we commissioned
an independent Pollution Risk Assessment and received a very positive report.
The minor improvements recommended have been put in place. |
| Light and Noise Pollution |
| We want to be valued members of the local community and work hard at combining
our own business requirements with those of our neighbours. We are pleased to
state that to date we have not received any official complaints from our neighbours
regarding light or noise pollution. |
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