Brexit - the impact on horticulture

The latest news on and reaction to the decision to leave the EU and how it is affecting the UK horticulture industry including garden retail, plant production, edibles production, landscaping, parks, sports turf and arboriculture.

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Further calls for seasonal workers scheme to extend to horticulture

Further calls for seasonal workers scheme to extend to horticulture

15 October 2021
Post-Brexit Northern Ireland import/export problems could ease: industry reaction

Post-Brexit Northern Ireland import/export problems could ease: industry reaction

13 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Brexit impact: ornamental grower case studies

Brexit impact: ornamental grower case studies

11 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby

Governmental updates relating to Brexit

Brexit Tracker: LIVE TABLE

Brexit Tracker: LIVE TABLE

Our live table includes details of key Brexit-related policy, legislation and guidance documents published by UK government departments, non-departmental public bodies, devolved administrations and the European Commission and its agencies.

13 October 2021

Edibles and ornamentals focus

Labour shortages - what's the latest?

Labour shortages - what's the latest?

Lea Valley Regional Growers see gas price and labour impact

Lea Valley Regional Growers see gas price and labour impact

LVGA secretary Lee Stiles says the two main issues this year have been the lack of workers and the high gas price.

HortScience Live hears Brexit grower concerns

HortScience Live hears Brexit grower concerns

ICL's event has addressed topical issues around Brexit ad plant health.


Sector by sector

Brexit: Garden retail

Brexit: Garden retail

Brexit: Landscape and Amenity

Brexit: Landscape and Amenity

Brexit: Ornamentals production

Brexit: Ornamentals production

Brexit: Parks and gardens

Brexit: Parks and gardens

Brexit: Fresh produce

Brexit: Fresh produce

Brexit: Arboriculture and Forestry

Brexit: Arboriculture and Forestry


Opinion

Opinion...Good reasons for collaborative working

Opinion...Good reasons for collaborative working

4 September 2019 , By Noel Farrer
Opinion... Frictionless trade good for business

Opinion... Frictionless trade good for business

13 December 2018 , By Tim Edwards
Opinion... Why no-deal Brexit should worry you

Opinion... Why no-deal Brexit should worry you

17 September 2018
Opinion... System must support home produce

Opinion... System must support home produce

2 August 2017

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Further calls for doubling of seasonal worker visas

Further calls for doubling of seasonal worker visas

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Royal Parks Guild Discovery Day shows industry challenges and opportunities

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UK plant and flower imports from Holland up 31%

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UK exports to the EU: first plant species out of 35 submitted to EFSA this month

UK exports to the EU: first plant species out of 35 submitted to EFSA this month

12 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
University of Sheffield scientist’s research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers

University of Sheffield scientist’s research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers

11 October 2021
Barnes criticises EU plant import regime and asks for more time for peat substitution

Barnes criticises EU plant import regime and asks for more time for peat substitution

8 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
HTA AGM reports on trade body successes in 2020/21

HTA AGM reports on trade body successes in 2020/21

8 October 2021
Plant export deal in jeopardy post-Brexit

Plant export deal in jeopardy post-Brexit

7 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Boris Johnson does not understand supply chain says FPC

Boris Johnson does not understand supply chain says FPC

7 October 2021
Grower highlights changes in UK ornamentals sector which is 'on the precipice of major change'

Grower highlights changes in UK ornamentals sector which is 'on the precipice of major change'

6 October 2021
20 Companies House results: Decco sees sales rise 25% UPDATED

20 Companies House results: Decco sees sales rise 25% UPDATED

6 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Northern Ireland Parliament debates post-Brexit checks

Northern Ireland Parliament debates post-Brexit checks

6 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Pershore College event shows glimpses into future of growing

Pershore College event shows glimpses into future of growing

5 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Syngenta UK sees -22% turnover fall plus 15 Companies House grower, garden centre and supplier results

Syngenta UK sees -22% turnover fall plus 15 Companies House grower, garden centre and supplier results

5 October 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Growers call for action on labour shortages and post-Brexit trade controls

Growers call for action on labour shortages and post-Brexit trade controls

4 October 2021