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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
European port delays hit UK plant import and export
Delays at ports have been hitting plant imports and exports businesses have reported.
No-deal Brexit advice for plant breeders issued by Defra
Defra has confirmed plant breeders will need to apply separately in the UK and the EU for Plant Breeders Rights for new plant varieties in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Seasonal no-shows "could sink us" - Cobrey's Chris Chinn
One of the UK's largest asparagus growers has voiced his alarm at the likely impact of seasonal workers failing to show up on farms this season.
Reaction to vote on extension of Article 50 Brexit date
MPs have voted by 412 to 202 to seek delay to the UK's EU departure.
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
NFU welcomes extension to Article 50
The NFU has welcomed the announcement by EU leaders who have offered to delay Brexit until 22 May if MPs approve Theresa May's deal.
French customs, not Brexit, causing plant import delays: Bonnett
Gardening Express's Chris Bonnett says a work-to-rule strike by French customs officers warning they are not ready for Brexit is causing plant delays rather than any concern about Brexit itself from European exporters.
Dutch exporters worry over Brexit and slow down in Germany
A weaker German market and the impact of Brexit continue to worry Dutch plant exporters despite overall growth in February.
