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Podcast: HortWeek Podcast
Episode: Grower peat/peat-free panel calls for Government direction and better retail products - recorded live at British Ornamentals Conference 2026
Description: HortWeek's panel at the BOA conference 2026 analysed in-depth how growers and suppliers are working towards peat-free, with the big messages being that retail product needs to be better and that the Government needs to offer clarity to the horticulture industry.Panellists were Chris Reid, Westland head of technical – growing media,, David Denny of the HTA, Robin Squance, ex-Brookhouse Nurseries and BOA technical committee chairman, Michael Smith – W D Smith & Son, and Steve Carter – Responsible Sourcing Scheme and Fleurie Nursery.Find out more HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...