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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.
Latest news and analysis
Dutch exporter to UK says Brexit is more than just about money
Kolff Plants, a big exporter of hardy nursery stock from the Netherlands to the UK, says Brexit risks European stability.
New Defra secretary says Britain must leave the EU on 31 October, deal or no deal
Theresa Villiers, in her first speech in her new role in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's first cabinet says Britain must leave Europe on 31 October with or without a deal.
Need for orderly EU exit and climate change concerns high in industry reaction to Boris Johnson leadership win
Industry figures have highlighted the need for an orderly exit from the EU in their reactions to the appointment of former London mayor and foreign secretary Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader.
Christmas tree company sees early orders rise because of Brexit
A Christmas tree business has reported a 112% increase in sales as people stockpile for Christmas ahead of the October 31 Brexit deadline.
Governmental updates relating to Brexit
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.
Edibles and ornamentals focus
Irish minister tells horticulture industry to prepare for no deal Brexit
Republic of Ireland minister for agriculture, food and marine Michael Creed says Irish agri-food businesses and associated companies need to prepare now for a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
DEFRA allocated 3% of no-deal Brexit funding
DEFRA has been allocated just £35m of the £1.1bn set aside by the Treasury to plan for a no-deal Brexit.
