Delays to seed imports into the UK
There are ongoing and significant hold-ups to seed deliveries from mainland EU into GB businesses, partly due to post-Brexit border process and additionally caused by statutory pathology testing of seed, which are causing costly crop delays in some cases. If growers can flag any examples of these issues to us we can share this information with the relevant bodies to evidence these problems.
Additionally, alongside the British Tomato Growers’ Association, we are holding a meeting on 22 August 2024 at 2pm to discuss this topic and the process of becoming a Point of Inspection for plant imports. Let us know if you would like to be involved.