EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Alasdair Crosby reflects on the special theme of this issue of RURAL magazine In each issue of RURAL, we have a ‘special theme’ of several articles on different aspects of the same subject. In the Spring issue, with Covid still very much in mind, we concentrated on ‘natural health. In this current issue, we have […]
GOOD-BYE TO FIELDS OF PLASTIC-COVERED CROPS?
By RURAL nagazine’s environment writer, Caroline Spencer A pioneering pilot project is under way to test a sample of biodegradable and compostable plant-based agricultural film to replace the plastic that is currently used to cover Jersey Royals and other crops. If successful, the sight of vast sheets of plastic over the Island’s fields will be […]
THE COUNTRYSIDE ENHANCEMENT SCHEME
Applications are being invited for funding for projects that maintain or improve the Island’s unique rural character. The Countryside Enhancement Scheme is an environmental improvement scheme open to the general public, schools and charities as well as farmers, growers, land managers and owners, businesses and Government departments. The scheme, funded by the Government of Jersey, […]
JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S SUMMER CONCERT
The ‘JSO’ is resuming its regular concert programme after the break caused by the pandemic. Its ‘Summer Concert’ will take place in the hall of Le Quennevais School at 7.30pm on Saturday 14 August. Gerard Le Feuvre will be the soloist, playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto. This will be the first concert conducted by the Orchestra’s musical […]