Peat & Horticulture

The latest developments concerning the use of peat in horticulture and alternative growing media.

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Latest peat news and analysis

Warning of plant shortages in 2027 because of Defra's 2026 peat ban plan

Peat minister - we won't scupper the sector

Protecting Scotland’s peatlands part of future rural policy

International peat event in UK in October

Retail should embrace peat ban

Defra answers peat use Parliamentary question

£42k-a-year peat-free campaigner sought

HTA makes asks of Government with peat, border trade and cost of doing business the worst problems

MP demands Defra peat meeting

RHS asks for Defra funding for peat and science R&D as industry capacity falls

How do you find enough peat-free plants?

Barrus to sell and distribute RocketGro

National Trust says peat-free is a 'challenge' for nurseries

Horticulture industry opposes Scottish peat ban plan: 13 responses summarised

Proposed peat legislation could allow ministers to amend dates and exemptions

Peat-free push puts Chelsea plant marquee under pressure UPDATED

RHS promotes peat-free but long way to go yet

Scottish peat ban a done deal horticulturists fear

Peat-free compost sales begin to take over, while trials shows benefit of wet weather: VIDEO

Scottish peat ban must not follow England

RocketGro supplies Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage HQ

Defra claims 'limited restrictions' on peat after the end of 2026

Boyd Douglas-Davies to talk peat on TV

Robust HortWeekTV Peat Debate hears all sides of the argument

RocketGro makes Toby Thomas MD