Growers may be experiencing an increase in the number of customers asking questions about pesticide applications on bedding plants, particularly the use of neonicotinoids. This follows reports in the press regarding the banning of Neonicotinoid treated plants in some stores in 2018 and another detailing an unpublished study which claims to show that traces of three
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Original report Following the recent reports from the EVIRA agency in Finland concerning the finding of GM Petunia there, Defra have issued the information shown below in the form of a letter to BPOA and all interested parties. As noted, all trade in the named varieties is prohibited and any plants produced from them may
PRESS RELEASE 21ST April 2017 Looking forward to the increased demand for Home Grown produce and promoting the importance of gardening as a life-style pursuit, enhancing mental and physical wellbeing. The BPOA recognised the need for a periodic review of its activities in December which it presents today. Greg Hill, chairman of the BPOA,
Planting season Its Easter time and you would be forgiven for thinking that the time is right for planting your summer bedding. Its still quite cool so you can do lots of other things to prepare for the planting season. Don’t take on too large projects at once; you’ll remember spring time as a chore-
The NFU has had confirmation from government that agricultural exemptions from business rates will continue to apply to nursery growers and that the law will be amended as appropriate to ensure that there is no ambiguity around nursery grounds. Following discussions with the NFU, DCLG Minister Marcus Jones has announced that he will take measures to
Gabor Lukoviczki, who is studying at Myerscough College in Preston, Lancashire, received the £1,000 British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) – Peter Seabrook Bursary. While studying Production horticulture level 2, Gabor is also working as a grower at Lovania Nurseries. Following his current course, he hopes to go on to complete level 3 and aims to
DAY ONE (Monday 20th February) Growers study tour 2017 starts today with a visit to North West Horticulture on Mt Vernon WA, looking at their production of 4M Hellebores as US partner for Josef Heuger and showing the new variety ‘Ice n’ Roses -Red’. We heard today of the value of LEAN and how
Peter Eastwood Plants of Ditchling in Sussex, was awarded the 2016 Home Grown Grower prize for their promotion of their Home Grown produce to garden centres all over the south east of England. Peter and Adam Eastwood are continuing the business set up by their grandfather just over a century ago and give their plants
DCF Report – Connor Deacon Nottingham Trent University I must start by thanking the David Colegrave Foundation for the scholarship award I received earlier this year. It has helped in a number of areas; from general student bills, as well as allowing me to participate in a number of events, further my education and broaden
First week at Rakers July 24, 2016 Leave a comment (Jamie- Bursary student from 2014 and Bright Spark Award winner from 2015 is working as an intern in Michigan prior to finishing his study in Edinburgh) Wow!! was my initial reaction on my morning tour. With 11 acres of climate controlled greenhouse and almost the same
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