Joint EU approach to minor pesticides pressed
British Horticulture
Attendees at a conference at the Brussels headquarters of COPA-COGECA last week agreed that co-operation between EU states is essential to ensure the availability of minor-use pesticides.
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Forestry Commission wins twice at at Landscape Institute Awards
British Horticulture
The Forestry Commission celebrated double honours at last week's annual Landscape Institute Awards.
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Haileybury boarding school switches blowers
British Horticulture
Grounds staff at Haileybury boarding school in Hertfordshire have switched from petrol to battery-powered leaf blowers for 200ha of open spaces.
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Renewable energy incentive opens at lower rate
British Horticulture
Renewable energy support scheme offers big benefits despite reduced rate and delayed start.
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South Staffordshire College wins horticulture apprenticeship deals
British Horticulture
South Staffordshire College has secured two large horticulture apprenticeship contracts with over 80 places for promising trainees.
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Sanders Garden World manager to chair GCA
British Horticulture
Peter Burks from Devon has been appointed as Garden Centre Association (GCA) chairman for 2012 and 2013.
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Bulldog backs RHS education
British Horticulture
British tool manufacturer, Bulldog Tools, has agreed its support to the Royal Horticultural Society's Campaign for School Gardening for a further 18 months.
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Pest & Disease Alert - Multiple Phytophthora outbreaks in Scotland
British Horticulture
Scotland was the focus for eight outbreaks of Phytopthora (ramorum and kernovaie) during late autumn, according to the latest report from FERA.
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