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Fri, 22 October 2021

Articles tagged with: gardening

Grow Back Better: Back us to grow green jobs and tackle climate change says UK horticulture industry

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08 Sep Brexit

Grow Back Better: Back us to grow green jobs and tackle climate change says UK horticulture industry

A thriving horticulture industry can usher in the green growth the country needs. It's time for government to help us deliver.

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12 Aug Economy

Impact of post-Brexit trade restrictions sees value of horticultural industry exports drop almost 40%

Increased costs and restrictions on the UK horticulture industry to export to the EU have seen a marked drop in the value of trade in the first six months of the year, demonstrating a missed opportunity for the sector to grow its contribution to UK ‘green trade’.

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17 May Environment

Growing media taskforce announces horticulture’s commitment to responsible sourcing

Key organisations from horticulture have committed to end the sector’s use of peat, pledging to remove it from the retail market as early as 2025 and no later than the end 2028. For professional horticulture, the range is between 2028 and 2030. Inside the existing target date, both are dependent on government support.

Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary

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11 May Environment

Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary

When the first lockdown exacerbated Wanda Mayer’s anxiety and caused her to have a series of panic attacks, she knew exactly where to go: the allotment she calls her ‘haven’. Thanks to National Lottery Funding, projects have been bringing communities together, and supporting mental health.