Regulation
The government has published the details of the new 24 point plan for ‘safeguarding the union’ including legislation of Northern Ireland’s status in the UK and the replacement of the ‘green lane’ for goods in the Windsor Framework.
Regulation
Both the Dutch and UK flower industry express concerns regarding impending introduction of phytosanitary certificates on medium-risk products scheduled for 31 January 2024.
Business
The Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Piet Adema increased available subsidies by €12 million for greenhouse horticulture.
Regulation
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency.
Business
The Industrial Energy Transformation (IETF) Fund is now accessible to horticulture businesses with high energy use to cut their energy bills.
Environment
Stating a commitment to eliminating all avoidable plastic waste by 2042 and acknowledgement that artificial grass has no wildlife value, Defra has no plans to instigate a ban on plastic grass.
By the bye
Government launches review into contract fairness between producers and purchasers in the edible horticulture sector to ensure a fair price and transparency in the negotiation process
Regulation
Offenders convicted of crimes such as drink driving and shoplifting are planting trees instead of serving short sentences in prison.
Health
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into urban green spaces.
Regulation
New draft legislation published with rules and guidance setting out the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) conditions imposed on planning.
Regulation
Government pledges to champion the environment in the run up to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.
Worth a read
Rural landscapes deserve much more consideration and respect than currently granted.
Regulation
A new name to reflect the contribution made protecting the nation from climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing crisis.
Regulation
Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive responds to the Autumn Budget Statement.
Regulation
The new Levelling Up and Regeneration Act received Royal Assent in October and is now an Act of Parliament (law).
Business
Detailed findings of the Horticulture Committee’s 11-month investigation in the House of Lords report
Regulation
Steve Barclay has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Thérèse Coffey’s resignation.
Business
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and leading businesses have called for a freeze in business rates in Scotland.
Business
Horticultural Trades Association Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, calls on politicians for supportive measures for the sector that will deliver net-zero.
Regulation
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) have launched an inquiry will focus on the ecological, environmental and human benefits of green space.