Robotics in a greenhouse with gerberas

Events

HTA launches FutureGrow Expo

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo to showcase innovative technology to transform business productivity and sustainability.

Ancient woodland

Regulation

Uplift Woodland Creation Offer payments

Defra and the Forestry Commission announce significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments to increase tree planting across the country.

White spotted sable moth

Wildlife

Rare White-spotted Sable moth spotted

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is celebrating the discovery of a new breeding group of rare White-spotted Sable moth near Canterbury.

Union jack flag

Regulation

HTA response to the Safeguarding the Union command paper

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.

Moorfoot Hills in Scotland

Business

Scottish Woodlands appoints peatland project manager

Scottish Woodlands Ltd (SWL) has appointed Dr Erin Stoll as its first Peatland Project Manager, reflecting the growing significance of peatland restoration in the future of the rural environment.

Ancient Maple tree

Worth a read

Ted Green champions ancient forests

The ecologist shares his views on the conservation of irreplaceable, uniquely biodiverse living monuments for their vital genetics in the next generation of ancient trees.