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Winners and losers this horticulture week: peat-free houseplants, Jeremy Clarkson, BCP delays

22 March 2024

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Defra inspections

Winners

Great times for GB peat-free houseplant grower

Defra backs Clarkson farm shop plans

One million redwoods despatched

Top TV presenters

Losers

Border Insepctions could take up to 20 days

Importers report delays

Concerns that season slow to start

Rain mutes sales

BCP delays predicted


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