Regulation
Defra has published the new Plant Health Information (PHI) Service, which provides information on phytosanitary requirements for importing plants, seeds, and plant products into Great Britain.
Regulation
The government has outlined a package of measures for seasonal workers employed by farmers and growers in the UK’s horticulture, poultry and sheep sectors.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association has called for vital action from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to support the environmental horticulture sector ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget.
Regulation
The final day of the Conservative Party conference marked the close of the Horticultural Trades Association’s active participation in this year’s political party conference season.
HTA
The Horticultural Trades Association live-streamed a Town Hall to members, with Defra and APHA representatives at a regional event hosted by Joseph Rochford Gardens, Hertford.
Natural Capital
The Royal Horticultural Society is calling for a review of the Biodiversity Net Gain 4.0 metric, updated planning guidelines to require cultivated landscapes, and garden masterplans for urban areas.
Regulation
Union Fleurs, the Dutch Association of Wholesalers in Flowers and Plants (VGB) and HTA participated in the EU Domestic Advisory Group UK – EU, and Civil Society Forum meeting.
Regulation
In response to multiple plant consignments held at Sevington BCP, the HTA has released a statement as they continue to help those affected and engage directly with Defra and APHA.
Regulation
Defra has published the indicative basic fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is due to be implemented for packaging in 2025.
Regulation
All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group holds inaugural meeting and sector briefing
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association has been accepted to the UK Domestic Advisory Group as part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
Regulation
Following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system, the HTA calls for cooperation and recognition for horticulture’s economic and environmental contribution.
Environment
A new national campaign calling for the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas was launched by the Pesticide Collaboration.
Business
The Horticultural Trades Association launched its new Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy —a vision for Wales at the Royal Welsh Show this week.
Regulation
UK ministers have signalled intent to overhaul ‘nutrient neutrality’ regulations to enable new housing development.
Regulation
The Planning Advisory Service and Natural England have listed key BNG lessons for Local Planning Authorities.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is building its political engagement programme with a new push to reach out to key new ministers to showcase and engage on issues critical for members.
People
Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a role he has shadowed since September 2023.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association responds to the result of the 2024 General Election and our new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Business
Horticulture and flower industry trade bodies write open letter calling for urgent political attention to the mounting import cost rises