15 May 2024
Thursday, 9th May took us to Hestercombe House and Gardens, Taunton, Somerset for the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Final. Hestercombe was an amazing venue, and we were lucky to be bathed in sunshine all day. The knowledge across this year’s finalists...
1 May 2024
The Tree Health Centre at the Yorkshire Arboretum launches virtual reality (VR) experience, educating future generations on tree health threats. As part of celebrations to mark National Plant Health Week, Askham Bryan College and the Tree Health Centre at the...
30 April 2024
New requirements to SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) workforce audits will require UK farming and growing business to pay for the recruitment and transportation fees of the seasonal workers they employ. SEDEX is a non-profit organisation that aims to improve...
30 April 2024
Effective from 30th April 2024, implementation of the common user charge for commercial movements of all animal products, medium and high risk plants, and plant products through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Exemptions: The charge will not apply to low-risk plants...
18 April 2024
After a well fought round of Regional Finals across the UK and Ireland, we are pleased to announce the Grand Finalists for 2024 are: Ireland: Chloe Callanan, The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin Scotland: James Douglass, SRUC and the Royal...