{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61308c707f169200194a3cfd/69401a0b58c537ceb6152109?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HortWeek on Horticulture in 2025 - Review of the Year","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61308c707f169200194a3cfd/1765800411325-6f267b3a-bf90-4862-9667-1b086a1452fd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury share their top horticulture stories of 2025.</p><p><br></p><h4>JUMP TO...</h4><h4><br></h4><p>00:00:43 - horticulture and peat-free</p><p>00:04:10 - developments in Biodiversity Net Gain</p><p>00:07:26 - remote mowers, new technology and implications</p><p>00:13:13 - loss of horticulture colleges and new learning options</p><p>00:17:54 - the impact of drought in 2025 going into 2026</p><p>00:21:30 - how horticulture is turning to battery-powered kit</p><p>00:26:20 - diversity, inclustion and equity in horticulture</p><p>00:30:34 - border inspections - imports, exports and an SPS agreement for 2026</p><p>00:36:42 - what are the team looking forward to in 2026?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Do check out our huge archive of&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.hortweek.com/podcasts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HortWeek Podcast interviews </strong></a>with an unrivalled selection of prominent and fascinating figures from all corners of the horticulture sector<strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast presenters:</strong> Matthew Appleby, Rachael Forsyth and Sally Drury</p><p><strong>Podcast producer:</strong> Christina Taylor</p><p><strong>Make sure you never miss a HortWeek podcast! Subscribe to or Follow HortWeek podcasts via&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horticulture-week-podcast/id1519461352\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>,&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0JEraPbqqbBIUCcpFfrCpd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> or your preferred podcast platform.&nbsp;</strong></p>","author_name":"HortWeek"}