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Get involved with British Tomato Fortnight 2024!
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!
Help with the development of a novel, “zero carbon” fertiliser for Protected Edibles
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.
Solar and robotics investment opportunity - Improving Farm Productivity Grant
There is capital grant funding available through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, to go towards solar installations or robotics equipment.
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) includes protected horticulture for the first time
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.
Defra’s review of supply chain fairness in horticulture
A key Defra Consultation feeding into their review of supply chain fairness in the horticultural industry is open for input.
Farewell to Julie Woolley
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.
Phil Pearson steps down as BTGA Technical Committee Chair after 25 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.
Urgent update: Additional import requirements for young tomato and pepper plant imports
Find out about key updates on new import requirements for young tomato and peppers plants
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV): working group update
Find out about the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus working group.
House of Lords Horticulture report.
Read the House of Lords report on the Horticulture Sector and their recommendations for government.