Growers aghast at ‘unworkable’ proposals

'We are facing a tougher struggle this year'

Growers have voiced their dismay at the long-awaited proposals, saying they “pinned their hopes for 2022” on it

Horticulturists are calling for urgent resolutions to the ongoing “peat crisis” as concern grows about supplies.

The ban on the harvesting of peat for the horticultural industry in Ireland, coupled with the “soaring shipping costs” for the importation of substitute peat from the Baltic, spells a “perfect storm” for Ireland’s gardeners.