The Jersey Gardening Club
By president and chairman, Jennifer Rendell IN 1982 Mike Bisson, who at the time worked at the Jersey Evening Post, had the idea to hold a meeting with a view of forming a group of like minded gardening enthusiasts. That meeting took place at the JEP on 24 February 1982, with over 400 people attending. […]
Farmers lend endangered birds a helping hand
9 December 2013 JERSEY farmers have teamed up with Birds On The Edge to give Jersey’s endangered birds a lifeline this winter in the form of seeds and cereals planted in conservation fields. Birds that used to be common in Jersey such as the Skylark, Stonechat and Cirl Bunting are declining rapidly, whilst others like […]
Countryside and rural grant schemes open for applications until 31 January
Applications for the Countryside Enhancement and Rural Initiative Schemes remain open until 31 January 2014. The States-funded grant schemes aim to enhance Jersey’s environment and promote diversification and efficiency in the agricultural and fishing industries. Since their introduction in 2006, these schemes have supported a wide range of projects which have benefited Island wildlife, the […]
Paramyxovirus found in wild pigeons
Jersey’s racing pigeon club asked to check vaccinations 12 December 2013 The Department of the Environment has contacted Jersey’s racing pigeon club to remind them to ensure they have up to date vaccinations for paramyxovirus. It follows laboratory confirmation that the virus was present in a flock of about 30 wild pigeons in St John […]
Spirit of Heritage
12th December 2013 Spirit of Heritage Photography & Video Competition 2013 JERSEY HERITAGE has announced the winners of the Spirit of Heritage Photography and Video Competition 2013, in association with the Jersey Evening Post. With categories including Classic and Artistic Photography, Instagram and videography, this Island-wide competition was launched in August 2013 and attracted over […]
Students, free range eggs and lupins….
(Wednesday 16 October 2013) ABERYSTWYTH University’s free range egg supplier Birchgrove Eggs is feeding its laying hens with UK grown lupins to replace imported soya in their diet. Birchgrove supplies Aberystwyth University with over 4000 eggs per week, and in a commercial trial for a research project with scientists at the Institute of Biological, Environmental […]
THE LIFEBOAT: COURAGE ON OUR COASTS
By PHILIP JEUNE SEVERAL images of local RNLI crew members and supporters are included in a new book that showcases the lifesaving work of the charity. From dramatic shots of lifeboats battling fierce seas to candid individual portraits, ‘The Lifeboat: Courage on our Coasts’ contains 455 images captured by award-winning professional photographer Nigel Millard. He […]
Jersey starts talks with UK for improved fish quotas
JERSEY is to ask the UK to consider agreeing to a better way of managing fish quotas for local commercial fishermen. A team of officers has been set up to lead the talks. It includes representatives from the Department of the Environment, and the Economic Development, Chief Minister’s and the Law Officers departments. The process […]
REDISCOVERING THE WILD
FORAGING WITH Kazz Padidar. This is an expansion of an article that appeared in the November 2013 issue of RURAL magazine WHEN the Day of the Triffids dawns, when the Kraken Wakes, when oil ceases to flow, thus bringing to a halt both the transport system and also emptying the supermarket shelves of purchasable food, […]
FARMING IN JERSEY TODAY
This is the text of a speech by Deputy Carolyn Labey, the Jersey States Member with political responsibility for agriculture, to the third Jersey Farming Conference, November 2013: The speech was the opening address at this event, and follows below in full, as spoken: ‘I WOULD like to start my talk by saying how pleased […]