{"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/6985ef105ad8bc4f7c8873e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Grower peat/peat-free panel calls for Government direction and better retail products - recorded live at British Ornamentals Conference 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61308c707f169200194a3cfd/1770631104483-2ee50aaa-5759-4b87-959e-902a53a3b659.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>HortWeek's panel at the BOA conference 2026 analysed in-depth how growers and suppliers are working towards peat-free, with the big messages being that retail product needs to be better and that the Government needs to offer clarity to the horticulture industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Panellists were&nbsp;<strong>Chris Reid, Westland head of technical – growing media,,&nbsp;David Denny of the HTA,&nbsp;Robin Squance, ex-Brookhouse Nurseries&nbsp;</strong>and BOA technical committee chairman,&nbsp;<strong>Michael Smith – W D Smith &amp; Son, and&nbsp;Steve Carter – Responsible Sourcing Scheme and</strong>&nbsp;Fleurie Nursery.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.hortweek.com/peat-growers-moving-forward-government-direction-retail-products-needs-improve-video/ornamentals/article/1947167\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"HortWeek"}