latest news

Defra to offer a free plant health webinar
The webinar is to help stakeholders understand the changes to plant health import requirements.

Defra invite members to feedback on PPP regulations
Participation in the interviews is voluntary and no private or business-sensitive data will be discussed.

Acelepryn treatment period coming to an end
The authorised treatment period for the insecticide, Acelepryn, will come to an end on 29th November 2021.

New rules for towing in November 2021
The new rules for towing trailers with cars and vans will come into force from 15 November.

National Highways seeking to tackle load insecurity
A new campaign aimed at operators of commercial vehicles has been launched by National Highways.

Defra offer drop-in sessions to answer controls questions
Defra has launched a free drop-in services for stakeholders to ask plant import and export questions.

Asian hornet identified in Ascot, monitoring underway
The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of an asian hornet in Berkshire.

Our Association partners with Driving for Better Business
We are proud to announce we have become a Strategic Partner for the government-backed programme.

Registration opens for Plant Health Export Service (PHES)
Exporters of plants, plant products or plant produce can now register to use PHES.

New imports phasing timeline announced
Defra has announced a revised timetable for the introduction of plant health controls.