For peat's sake: Anger as full government ban on peat-based gardening products deferred until 2030

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For peat's sake: Anger as full government ban on peat-based gardening products deferred until 2030

Ban on sales of peat based compost for gardeners will come into effect in 2024, but government has confirmed it will not be extended to the professional horticulture market until 2030

The government has announced that its ban on all peat-based gardening products for the professional horticulture sector will not be implemented until 2030, sparking an angry response from environmental...

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