DEFRA Calls For Evidence - Make sure Our Sector Is Heard
The UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is gathering evidence on how the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) is operatin...
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CropLife UK Research into EU/UK Dynamic Alignment Impacts on PPP
CropLife UK has commissioned a piece of evidence work from The Andersons Centre to examine the possible impacts of different approaches to alignment of plant pr...
SWST - Grower Roadshow 2026
The free 2026 Grower Seasonal Worker Roadshow is taking place at venues across the UK, and all UK horticultural businesses employing seasonal workers are invite...
UK Govt publish national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment, published for the first time, explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s res...
UK Preferential Tariffs and Rules of Origin - India and US updates
Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin for the agreements contained within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas...
EU MRL modification for Prothioconazole in range of fruits and vegetables
The EFSA received an application to modify the existing MRL for prothioconazole in pome fruit, apricots, cherries, plums, cucurbits (with edible and with inedib...
ETA Requirement for Eligible HGV Drivers Travelling to the UK
Eligible HGV drivers who travel to the UK without a visa will soon need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From 25 February 2026, drivers who r...
New Industry Guidance Published on Managing Listeria in RTE Foods
New industry‑led guidance on managing Listeria monocytogenes in ready‑to‑eat (RTE) foods has been published by the Chilled Food Association (CFA), with support ...
Reduced Frequency of Inspection on Certain Cut Flowers from the EU
DEFRA RELEASE: Certain cut flowers from the EU are classified as medium risk A goods and therefore require a Phytosanitary certificate and pre-notification from...
FPC Victory Brings Lower Costs and Smoother Borders for UK Flower Trade
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed confirmation from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) that four flower species imported...
Government Unveils Support Package for British Farmers at Oxford Farming Conference
Speaking at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announced a package of measures to strengthen partnerships with farmers, dri...
GB PPP new active substance - Fungicide for Strawberries / Tomatoes
Aqueous extract from the germinated seeds of sweet Lupinus albus now approved as a low risk pesticide active substance. In accordance with the requirements of a...