Growing media - Replacing peat
02 Mar 2012 | by Jack Shamash
While some sectors report good results with peat alternatives, more funding is needed to meet phase-out targets, Jack Shamash reports.
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While some sectors report good results with peat alternatives, more funding is needed to meet phase-out targets, Jack Shamash reports.
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