RABDF Chairman Peter Alvis, an owner of Alvis Brothers, has taken action to improve the watercourse surrounding Lye Cross Farm, Bristol, following a series of pollution incidents in 2019.
The pollution incidents, which involved the River Yeo, near Cheddar, were reported to the Environment Agency with immediate action taken on both occasions to ensure no more polluting matter entered the watercourse.
Mr Alvis said: “Alvis Bros accepted responsibility for the incidents immediately and took action to remedy the situation, which we deeply regret.
“Subsequently, we have been working closely with the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust to improve the watercourse. As a result, an invertebrate survey conducted in October 2020 shows a marked improvement in the health of the watercourse under the control of Alvis Bros.
“After seventy years of trading, Alvis Bros continues to be committed to farming and producing high-quality food in harmony with the environment,” he added.
RABDF Managing Director Matthew Knight added: “Peter is an asset to the RABDF and works incredibly hard for the industry. Unfortunately, these incidents have occurred at Lye Cross Farm. However, we are satisfied that Alvis Bros took immediate action to try and remedy the situation.
“High environmental standards are something the RABDF feel strongly about, and we encourage all our members to uphold the highest standards and to work with the relevant authorities, when necessary.”