Biosecurity & the plant trade

The latest developments concerning biosecurity for professionals involved in buying or selling plants including updates on high risk imports and the latest government control measures and policy development. 

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Are there too many obstacles to approving biocontrols?

Are there too many obstacles to approving biocontrols?

What are the early indications of planting trends at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020?

What are the early indications of planting trends at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020?

How will the horticulture industry react to an approved biosecure plants scheme?

How will the horticulture industry react to an approved biosecure plants scheme?


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

Prince Charles plant biosecurity group to meet again

Prince Charles plant biosecurity group to meet again

17 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Biosecurity minister Lord Gardiner details future tree policy during House of Lords debate

Biosecurity minister Lord Gardiner details future tree policy during House of Lords debate

15 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Eight items on the agenda for new Defra secretary of state George Eustice

Eight items on the agenda for new Defra secretary of state George Eustice

15 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Oral contraceptive research planned by UK Squirrel Accord as peers debate tree pests

Oral contraceptive research planned by UK Squirrel Accord as peers debate tree pests

14 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Plant passports at 99.7% levels per tray at Royal FloraHolland

Plant passports at 99.7% levels per tray at Royal FloraHolland

7 February 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

How is Defra tackling the threat to UK biosecurity posed by oak processionary moth-infested imports?

How is Defra tackling the threat to UK biosecurity posed by oak processionary moth-infested imports?

8 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

What should tree managers do about the national spread of OPM?

What should tree managers do about the national spread of OPM?

8 August 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

What could further restrictions on olive trees entering the UK mean for the industry?

What could further restrictions on olive trees entering the UK mean for the industry?

30 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How is the Government tackling biosecurity?

How is the Government tackling biosecurity?

21 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How is plant biosecurity being tackled?

How is plant biosecurity being tackled?

24 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

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