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More funds worries for parks managers

17 October 2008, Horticulture Week

Whether or not you agree that councils hit by the sinking of Landsbanki and Glitnir banks were foolhardy to continue...

Pesticide legislation could be a boon for plant registration

17 October 2008, Horticulture Week

There could be a positive outcome from the current pesticide legislation going through the European Parliament, Rob Mason of the...

EU unites over products loss

17 October 2008, Horticulture Week

The NFU has joined forces with lobbying organisations on the Continent to campaign against the loss of pesticide products.

Defra set to restrict imports of SE Asian trees

16 October 2008, HortWeek.com

Imports of Japanese maples and other ornamentals trees from South East Asia and the US look set to be restricted,...

Moles are the gardeners' friend, say conservationists

16 October 2008, HortWeek.com

A nationwide survey on moles, which has pinpointed around 16,000 molehills to date, has been extended to provide a more...

Potato crop quality has declined due to poor storage, says Council

15 October 2008, HortWeek.com

Potato growers must be vigilant and handle stored crops carefully to avoid the risk of rots developing, Potato Council's Sutton...

Leaf growers to benefit from new off label pesticide approvals

10 October 2008, Horticulture Week

New pesticide approvals from the Horticultural Development Council are set to bolster defences for salad and Chinese leaf growers.

Industry slams EU amenity pesticide restrictions for being 'unscientific'

09 October 2008, Horticulture Week

Unduly restrictive measures on the amenity use of pesticides proposed by the European Parliament are not based on scientific fact,...

Practitioners raise concerns over options to control Phytophthora

09 October 2008, Horticulture Week

Growers and researchers have raised concerns about the Government's consultation on the management of Phytophthora, despite a last-gasp attempt made...

Diuron ban will hit glyphosate

09 October 2008, Horticulture Week

Glyphosate could be in for stricter controls under the Water Framework Directive following this year's ban on the amenity use...

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