Here you’ll find the latest news, events and industry insight. Check back regularly and keep in touch.
There are ongoing delays with seed imports at the EU/UK border. The BTGA are working on the best approach to discuss these ongoing issues with Defra.
Read the summary of responses and next steps of Defra’s supply chain fairness consultation
From helping to combat cancer to post-gym recovery, we take a look at the health benefits of eating tomatoes – and discuss if they're even healthier when cooked.
In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, which falls during British Tomato Fortnight 2022, we’re giving you the chance to share your #JuicyJubilee dishes for the chance to win a Fortnum & Mason hamper AND a box of delicious British toms from The Tomato Stall.
This British Tomato Fortnight, we’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with author, chef and former Great British Bake Off contestant Flora Shedden. We recently caught up with Flora to talk about her love of cooking – she also shared with us some great British tomato recipes.
NFU and AHDB are jointly funding a review of farm assurance schemes in the UK, looking to simplify audits, reduce grower burden and highlight duplication.
Support British Tomato Growers’ Association Board Member and MD of the Green House Sussex as he takes on an incredible challenge in aid of Macmillan.
Find out about the topics and priorities discussed in our most recent (March 2024) BTGA Technical Committee meeting, including ToBRFV, energy concerns and the development of our R&D strategy.
A call for our grower members to get involved with the British Tomato Fortnight campaign this year, to promote the taste, healthiness and sustainability of British-grown tomatoes!
Complete a survey for CHAP to help in the development of a novel approach to produce environmentally friendly ‘zero carbon’ liquid nitrogen fertiliser for the protected edible sector.
There is capital grant funding available through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, to go towards solar installations or robotics equipment.
For the first time, the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund included Controlled Environment (edible) Horticulture. Find out what is on offer and whether your energy efficiency or decarbonisation project is eligible for grant funding.
A key Defra Consultation feeding into their review of supply chain fairness in the horticultural industry is open for input.
The BTGA expresses their sincere thanks to the hard work and commitment of Julie Woolley, who retired in January 2024 as company secretary of the British Tomato Growers’ Association after 24 years.
The BTGA expresses their sincere thanks to the hard work and commitment of Phil Pearson, after he stepped down as Chair of the Technical Committee after 25 years of service.
Find out about key updates on new import requirements for young tomato and peppers plants
Read the House of Lords report on the Horticulture Sector and their recommendations for government.
Read about the Defra Consultation currently reviewing the regulatory status of the pest of tomato Bermisia tabaci.
We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Author of Your Daily Veg & food photographer Joe Woodhouse this British tomato fortnight, to bring you some inspiring recipes to make at home for you and your family.
Ahead of British Tomato Fortnight 2023, we sat down with Roly Holt of R&L Holt, to discuss the current challenges the industry is facing, the highs and lows of being a grower and what makes his family business unique.
In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, which falls during British Tomato Fortnight 2022, we’re giving you the chance to share your #JuicyJubilee dishes for the chance to win a Fortnum & Mason hamper AND a box of delicious British toms from The Tomato Stall.
British Tomato Fortnight is back! And this year, celebrations will have a decidedly regal theme. From 23 May until 5 June, we’ll mark peak tomato season in the UK with our annual two-week celebration of the deliciously juicy, marvellously nutritious toms we grow in Britain.
The BTGA fully support the recent letter from the ‘British Cucumber Growers’ Association’ regarding the current emergency in the economic sustainability of primary food production in the UK.
We don’t need to tell you how delicious and versatile tomatoes are, but did you know that they’ve got a wide range of amazing health benefits too? Find out more in this post.
