EU Pesticides Proposals

The UK's Pesticides Safety Directorate believes the EU proposals could remove up to 85% of current products.

Industry bodies to pressure EC

The NFU and horticulture research bodies are planning to exert pressure on the European Commission to establish a fund that...

Bean and pea growers must base weed control on pre-emergence products

Bean and pea growers must make the most of pre-emergence herbicides following the frightening loss of an array of post-emergence...

Sector faces years of uncertainty

Growers may face years of uncertainty about European rules to outlaw pesticides, which have fuelled rumours of product blacklists.

SCRI: work together on pest laws

Fruit growers struggling to fall into line with the new pesticides regime could form consortiums or co-operatives to strengthen their...

Glyphosate escapes EU clampdown on pesticides

Amenity chemical glyphosate is safe from the EU pesticides regulation, according to a summary impact assessment from the Pesticides Safety...

Benn: UK will not ratify EU pesticide rules

Defra secretary of state Hilary Benn has revealed the UK will be voting not to ratify the new EU pesticides...

PSD proposes to change Pesticide Usage Survey Programme

Changes are proposed to the Pesticide Usage Survey programme, which could mean hardy nursery stock, bulbs and flowers are no...

Weed control

With herbicide options diminishing, weed control is all about finding viable alternatives

Chemicals and fertilisers - the future

As new EU laws emerge, what is the outlook for fertilisers and chemicals, asks Marc Rosenberg.

EU pesticide proposals alarm growers

The EU Parliament and the EC are currently trying to unify their differing views over what type of restrictions on...

Kate Lowe

EU ministers must see food sense

Today the European Union's Council of Ministers will debate proposals concerning the registration of pesticides, which the UK's Pesticides Safety...

Sector views on European pesticide proposals

Industry figures from the fresh produce, landscape and amenity, and ornamentals sectors give their views on the the latest EU...

Kate Lowe

Pesticide proposal needs assessment

Two weeks today, proposals concerning the registration of pesticides, which the UK's Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) warns would make many...

Green Flag Award Winners 2010/11

See our selection of case studies drawn from winners of not only the Green Flag Award but also the Green Pennant Award which recognises high-quality green spaces managed by voluntary and community groups, a category of increasing relevance in these changing times for parks and open spaces.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010

News, views and background on this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres

The full list of Garden Retail's top 100 garden centres based on turnover, plus news, analysis and expert advice on how retailers can maximise the success of their businesses.

CAMPAIGN: Save Our Science

The Save Our Science campaign calls on the Government to match-fund growers' HDC levy contributions as a first step towards securing a better future for horticultural research and the industry it serves.

Crime affecting horticultural businesses

News and resources relating to the rise in thefts from growers, garden centres and other horticultural firms

EU Pesticides Proposals

The European Parliament's committee for the environment, public health and food safety's proposals to replace the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414 could have enormous consequences for everyone working in horticulture.

Surviving the Recession

The economic downturn is sending shockwaves throughout the horticulture industry. Keep track of the latest developments, with all our latest news, features and comment from industry insiders.

The Peat debate

Use of peat in gardening is under question and horticulturalists are under pressure to reduce use and sale of peat by 90% by 2010.

Effective business management

From surviving the downturn to maximising staff performance, Horticulture Week's business management specialist Leslie Kossoff has sound advice to help your company reach its potential

CABE Space Leaders Programme 2009

Views and analysis from this year's CABE Space Leaders Programme, an event designed to help green space managers meet new challenges.

Climate change

Horticulture Week tracks the debate, innovations, solutions and developments as the industry struggles to respond to the challenges of climate change.