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Xylella could be beaten by phages, Wageningen University research finds

Xylella could be beaten by phages, Wageningen University research finds

Students from Wageningen University & Research have devised a biological system that may be able to combat Xylella fastidiosa.

Import restrictions now biggest issue for UK horticulture

Import restrictions now biggest issue for UK horticulture

While a bail out claim of £50m-£90m remains on Defra secretary of state George Eustice's desk, industry concerns are now shifting to how the horticulture industry will manage plant imports in 2021.

How damaging has the lockdown been for the garden industry?

How damaging has the lockdown been for the garden industry?


APHA warns on seasonal pests

APHA warns on seasonal pests

29 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Provender Nurseries successfully battles through coronavirus crisis but sees potential stock shortage issues for 2021

Provender Nurseries successfully battles through coronavirus crisis but sees potential stock shortage issues for 2021

29 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Two-thirds of retailers importing more plants as call for Government support renewed

Two-thirds of retailers importing more plants as call for Government support renewed

24 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Defra "disagrees" and is "disappointed" with EU on Xylella-risk plants import ban

Defra "disagrees" and is "disappointed" with EU on Xylella-risk plants import ban

23 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Horticulture industry payment terms rise by up to 40%

Horticulture industry payment terms rise by up to 40%

19 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
How the coronavirus pandemic has impacted European plant sales

How the coronavirus pandemic has impacted European plant sales

18 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Cash in the bank from better payment terms will help business more than loans or proposed grants, say growers

Cash in the bank from better payment terms will help business more than loans or proposed grants, say growers

16 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
UK to carry on with Xylella plant ban on EU plants despite EU ruling

UK to carry on with Xylella plant ban on EU plants despite EU ruling

16 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
EU says UK must repeal Xylella-risk plant import measures

EU says UK must repeal Xylella-risk plant import measures

12 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
The Plant Team sells a month's worth of plants in a week

The Plant Team sells a month's worth of plants in a week

9 June 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

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Xylella: is there scope for a cure?

Xylella: is there scope for a cure?

13 September 2017

A scientific conference on European research into Xylella fastidiosa held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain will showcase the worldwide work being done to tackle the disease.

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