Delays to border checks threaten seed supply

Government urged to rethink import policy to avoid food shortages

clock • 2 min read
Fears six-week border check delays will lead to supply issues
Image:

Fears six-week border check delays will lead to supply issues

UK border checks are having a serious economic impact on horticulture businesses with hold-ups threatening to hit supply, an industry group has warned. The British Tomato Growers Association (BTGA)...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

Functional, fertile, forage fed young bulls

Functional, fertile, forage fed young bulls

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

PEDIGREE LIMOUSIN BULLS

PEDIGREE LIMOUSIN BULLS

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

MOBBERLEY ANGUS, Breeding Bulls

MOBBERLEY ANGUS, Breeding Bulls

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Farm Business

Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food

Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food

The supermarket giant has increased its market share in the first quarter

Alex Black
clock 15 June 2025 • 1 min read
Prince of Wales unveils his vision for Dartmoor

Prince of Wales unveils his vision for Dartmoor

Twenty-year roadmap sets out plan to protect nature, farming and the climate

clock 13 June 2025 • 2 min read
Estates need to offer more than just pay rises to attract staff

Estates need to offer more than just pay rises to attract staff

New report reveals rural recruitment and retention challenges

clock 13 June 2025 • 2 min read