Education (England) IFATE: Apprenticeship bureaucracy reduced

The Department of Education released the following press release on the 13th February More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship bureaucracy – GOV.UK.  In essence announcing new board appointees, introduction of shorter Apprenticeship from August 2025...

Horticulture sector unites to boost peat-free gardening

New guide and free expert advice to using peat-free compost launches As the growing season approaches, a coalition of expert organisations – retailers, manufacturers, growing media manufacturers, growers, conservation charities, and trade bodies – have...

Horticulturists against skin cancer

February might not seem like an obvious time to be thinking about sun safety and the dangers of skin cancer but every year over 17,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer are reported in the UK. Gardeners, Growers, Landscapers and those working outdoors with a high exposure...

Oxford Farming Conference government farmers and food production update

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, on Thursday 9 January set out the Government’s long-term vision to put more money back in the pockets of British farmers, while speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference.  Government’s New...