GOVERNMENT APPROVES £400,000 FUNDING TO HELP DAIRY FARMERS WITH ‘UNPRECEDENTED COSTS’
£400,000 of ‘urgent additional funding’ will be given the Island’s dairy sector in response to the ‘unprecedented costs’ farmers are facing following the summer’s extreme weather and global supply chain issues. The one-off payment was approved by Jersey’s Economic Development Minister, Deputy Kirsten Morel, and will be funded from underspends in his department’s budget. The […]
JOIN THE HARVEST: THREE WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE START OF THE APPLE SEASON
Baked in pies, mulled into cider or stirred for hours to create Jersey’s famous black butter – however you like to savour them, apples are a sure sign that autumn is on its way. Celebrate the new season with this pick of events happening in Jersey, perfect for apple and cider lovers. Jams and jellies competition […]
FREE CASTLE ENTRY FOR ISLANDERS TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS
Entry to Mont Orgueil Castle will remain free for the remainder of the national mourning period, allowing Islanders to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. During a special sitting of the States Assembly, Minister for Economic Development, Deputy Kristen Morel, announced that the Castle would be free to the public until Sunday 18 September. The […]
ISLAND-WIDE POULTRY LOCKDOWN INTRODUCED FOLLOWING RISE IN BIRD FLU CASES
All bird keepers in Jersey are being told to house their birds from tomorrow to help prevent further outbreaks of bird flu. The new island-wide Prevention Zone comes into force on Wednesday 7 September, following an increase in reports of bird flu cases. It means enclosures and runs must be completely covered with a solid […]
WHAT’S ON IN JERSEY THIS MONTH
This September, we’re celebrating all things local – whether it’s sampling homegrown produce at one of Jersey’s artisan markets, learning about the Island’s agricultural history, or rolling up our sleeves with the GROW community horticultural project. Plus more talks and workshops happening in Jersey this month… Saturday 3 September – Genuine Jersey Broad Street Market This […]
£750k ALLOCATED FOR NEW COUNTRYSIDE PATHS
Organisations, parishes, and landowners are being asked to bid for funding to create new countryside paths, or restore old ones, as part of a post-pandemic Government project. The Countryside Access and Wellbeing project aims to “strategically link” paths across the Island and £750,000 has been allocated from the COVID-19 Health and Social Recovery Fund. Successful […]
SEPTEMBER WILD WATCH: MARSH HARRIER
You would’ve been hard-pressed to spot a marsh harrier in Jersey 20 years ago but now this magnificent bird of prey is thriving in the Island’s wetlands. At this time of year, you’ll see them soaring over the reedbeds and marshes at St Ouen’s pond, with their wings raised in a distinctive ‘V’ shape. How […]
BIRD FLU IN JERSEY: WHAT IS IT, HOW DOES IT SPREAD AND WHAT RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN PLACE?
The first outbreak of highly-pathogenic bird flu was confirmed on a Jersey farm in August, resulting in new restrictions being introduced on the Island. Here’s a guide to the current strain of bird flu and what it means for Jersey’s wild birds and domestic flocks. What is bird flu? Avian influenza – also known as […]
NATIONAL TRUST SELLS HISTORIC PROPERTY FOR £1.5M
From the National Trust for Jersey: The National Trust for Jersey has sold La Ronce in St Ouen in order to secure funding for the much-needed repair and maintenance of two other historic properties. La Ronce – a 17th century cottage in Route de Trodez – was purchased by the Trust in 1987. The property’s […]
BIRD FLU PROTECTION ZONE DECLARED AROUND ST PETER FARM
A 3-kilometre protection zone around a farm in St Peter has been put in place after samples from a flock of birds tested positive for highly-pathogenic bird flu. More than 30 birds died suddenly on the weekend, and the remaining 18 birds were subsequently culled. The rest of the Island falls into a surveillance zone, […]