Gillian Keegan Visits the West Sussex Growers 4th August 2017
Gillian Keegan the Conservative MP for Chichester visited the West Sussex Growers on the 4th August and was shown around three of the members Nurseries by John Hall. Vitacress Herbs, Hill Brothers and Tangmere Airfield Nurseries. WSGA are extremely grateful to the businesses for hosting the visits.
Lunch was held at Growtrain where the member growers were able to have an open discussion on a range of topics including the A27 , Apprenticeships and the future of Pesticide approval after Brexit.
Vitacress Herbs
Toby Brinsmead – Laura Marner – Gillian Keegan – John Hall
Hill Brothers
Greg Hill – Gillian Keegan – John Hall
Tangmere Airfield Nurseries
Mark Knight – Andy Cook – Gillian Keegan – John Hall
Growtrain
Graham Bryant – Richard Hopkins – John Hall – Ian Riggs – Gillian Keegan – Peter Zwinkels – Colin Frampton
LEADERS Applications for funding.
Application details for LEADER (South Downs & Coastal Plain)
Application details for LEADER (Central Sussex)
Plan to Grow Conference
Wednesday 18th November 2015
12:00 to 16:30
Farbridge Venue
East of A286
Between West Dean and Lavant
PO18 OJT
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Presentations:
Gary Taylor – MBE – FICHort
WSGA Plan to Grow
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Dr Matthew Howard
Link to presentation:
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByFCIo0rMxLOczh0TDFSUXBOWVE/view?usp=sharing
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Dr Helen Ferrier NFU Chief Science and Regulatory Affairs Adviser
Smart farming: technology and practice.
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Dr Jerry Knox
Water & climate risks for UK irrigated agriculture and horticulture
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James Humphrys – Area manager – Solent & South Downs – Environment Agency
Our Water Environment
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Paul Dracott – Project Manager
‘Waterr’ Project Findings & Support
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W.S.G.A. Annual Dinner 24th November 2017
The WSGA Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 24th November, 6:30pm at the Vicar’s Hall, Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX. This Grade I listed building retains many of its original features and will provide the ideal setting for our event. The menu has been...
Grow Career Event GroSouth 8th November 2017
Grow Careers GroSouth 2017
A27 Workshop Meeting 25th Sept 2017
Click link for minutes A27 Workshop Monday 25th September 2017
Brexit – Access to Labour NFU Report Aug 17
Brexit - Access to Labour NFU Report Aug 17
Brexit and the Labour Market
Brexit and the Labour Market
West Sussex Growers Association Strategic Plan July 2017
WSGA - Growing Together - Strategic Plan - FINAL - 18th July 2017
A visit to Tangmere Airfield Nurseries
The Chichester Chamber of Commerce visited Tangmere Airfield Nurseries on 3rd July and got to see at first hand this high tech production facility. The group represented the Chichester business community and the visit included an introduction by WSGA John Hall and a...
Many thanks from West Dean to WSGA
Thanks from West Dean
Madestein UK Ltd launches new website
Madestein UK Ltd specialises in glasshouse grown lettuce and fresh basil for the UK's major food retailers, food service companies and wholesale markets. To read more follow the link to their newly launched website. www.madestein.co.uk ...
Southern Growers Club Skittles Evening
SGC Skittles and BBQ 220716
