THE REALITY BEHIND DEVELOPING A GENUINE SUSTAINABLE FARMING INDUSTRY IN OUR ISLAND
Address at the start of the 2022 Jersey Farming Conference by Andrew Le Gallais, retiring chairman of the Jersey Milk Marketing Board, 10 November 2022 This year’s Farming Conference has the very pertinent theme of ‘Farming Matters’. I have been fortunate to represent the Dairy Industry for a long time, but I intend to be […]
BIRD FLU: KEEPERS ON ALERT FOLLOWING WILD BIRD DEATHS
Bird keepers are being reminded of the importance of biosecurity measures for avian influenza, following the deaths of 15 greylag geese from a flock in St Ouen’s bay. Jersey’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Caroline Terburgh, said that while the Government were not bringing in mandatory housing restrictions, they asked that all keepers ‘do what […]
FARMING MATTERS
Opening address by Deputy Kirsten Morel, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture , to the Jersey Farming Conference, 10 November 2022 ‘The fact that today’s conference has been fully subscribed I think demonstrates just how important this industry is to our island. Farming is an intrinsic part of Jersey’s identity. It has shaped […]
BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS
We have available a small selection of books about the countryside and also about Jersey’s heritage, which we recommend as possible Christmas presents. The prices quoted include delivery within Jersey – if a minimum order of £10. Otherwise please add £1 for delivery. To order: by e-mail: booksales@ruraljersey.co.uk By Phone: 01534 865334 COUNTRYSIDE AND FARMING […]
GOVERNMENT MOVES TO CREDIT-BASED RURAL SUPPORT SCHEME
The Government’s new agricultural support scheme has been heralded as a ‘ground-breaking’ system that will ‘save the industry’, after further details of the scheme were revealed at this week’s farming conference. John Vautier, Rural Sector Lead from the Government’s Department for the Economy, shared details of the new Rural Support Scheme (RSS), following initial proposals earlier […]
LUNCHTIME TALKS WITH THE SOCIÉTÉ JERSIAISE
The Société Jersiaise lunchtime talks continue this month providing insights into the (not so) Common eel in Jersey; the history of the Island’s metal detecting society; and the surprising Jersey connection with the ‘Queen of Crime’, Agatha Christie. The 40-minute talks take place every Wednesday in the Société Jersiaise members’ room on Pier Road, starting […]
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: HISTORY IN THE CLASSROOM
A new education project is bringing Jersey students face-to-face with the Island’s past thanks to a series of travelling artefact boxes being loaned to schools. The boxes are part of Jersey Heritage’s ‘Museums in Schools’ project, which aims to take objects and artefacts out of a museum environment and into the classroom. It originally started […]
NOT ONE, NOT TWO, BUT THREE FESTIVE WEEKENDS…
The Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets in the Royal Square will take place this year for three four-day weekends, to really kick off the festive season. The Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas markets will be a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats sold by more than 60 local artisans and […]
EXTREME SUMMER HEAT SPELLS TROUBLE FOR AUTUMN PLANTS
Summer’s prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures have made plants more vulnerable to common problems, with the Royal Horticultural Society anticipating an increase in certain fungi and insects in the coming months. The charity is urging gardeners to be ‘more vigilant’ for plant problems this autumn, particularly those caused by honey fungus and glasshouse thrips. Honey […]
WHAT’S YOUR HOME’S HISTORY?
From flats and cottages, to townhouses and country residences – every building has a history. And now Islanders are being offered the chance to uncover the stories behind their homes as part of new community project. Jersey Heritage is looking for people to nominate their homes for its ‘Your Home, Your Story’ project for a […]