Industry concerned by rumours of peat ban backtracking
A private members’ bill to ban the retail sale of peat compost to gardeners is likely to be killed by ...
Tag: Peat ban
New evidence shows Defra proposals for an early peat ban will have negative impacts
Data released today (24 August) by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shows clear consequences that accelerating a ban from 2030 ...
The horticultural industry warns of plant shortages for UK gardeners by 2027
New data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shows there is likely to be a severe impact on plant availability ...
MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns
This week, MPs have been raising their concerns in Parliament about the intended ban on the professional use of peat ...
Headline figures from new report show a significant decline in peat usage
Initial results from a new report produced by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and members of its specialist group, the ...
Early peat-ban date takes industry by surprise
Controls on the use of peat by commercial growers look likely to begin up to four years earlier than expected, ...
HTA hosts forum with over 100 members to discuss Defra’s peat ban
On Monday, 27 March 2023, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted a town hall meeting with more than 100 sector ...
HTA response to the launch of the Scottish Government’s peat consultation
Responding to the Scottish Government’s launch of its consultation on ending the sale of peat in Scotland, Fran Barnes, CEO ...
MP visit to Alban Hill Nurseries highlights pressures on the horticulture industry
Alban Hill Nurseries in Newport Pagnell hosted a visit by local Member of Parliament Ben Everitt on Friday 3rd February to ...
Retail sale of peat in horticulture in Wales to end
The retail sale of peat in horticulture will end in Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. The announcement ...
