The House of Lords have launched an enquiry into the Horticultural Industry, and we have been asked directly to contribute to this. It is a great opportunity and is likely to address how science and technology could support the industry, education opportunities...
The RHS is co-funding a £1 million ‘Transition to Peat-Free’ to assist UK growers/nurseries/gardeners in the transition to peat-free horticulture. As part of the project RHS recently sent out a survey to build understanding of the current position of nurseries in...
Sustainable farming organisation LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), has produced a practical manual with expert guidance, outlining six simple steps to help farmers and landowners identify, assess and manage ash dieback – A Farmer’s Guide to Ash Dieback
The Government have announced that “Biodiversity Net Gain” will be introduced from November. The Biodiversity Net Gain principle will require new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be “nature positive” from the end of 2023, with plans backed by £16...
Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its first internal report on the impact of Defra’s proposed ban on horticultural peat sales in England. The report concludes that, while the ban on horticultural peat sales in England may lead to some changes in...
