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Horticulture Week Podcast: Improving diversity in the landscape industry
Association board directors Adrian Wickham and Tessa Johnstone spoke to HortWeek's Matthew Appleby about promoting greater diversity in the industry.

Transition to border control posts and control points
With the Place of Destination (PoD) scheme ending on 31 December, Defra outlines what will replace it.

Makita announces two new 12Vmax CXT multi-line lasers
The Accredited Supplier launches the lasers amid a series of other new product launches.

Green-tech achieves ISO accreditation for 10th year
Green-tech is delighted to have been awarded ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 status for the 10th year running.

Health and Safety Executive issues ventilation advice
Ahead of the return to the office this autumn, HSE has issued updated guidance for keeping COVID secure.

Limited number of traders invited to IPAFFS
The rollout of IPAFFS has now started, with a small number of traders invited to register.

Garden of Exaggerated Beauty wins Provender competition
The Garden has won a garden design competition sponsored by Provender Nurseries at Capel Manor College.

Talasey Group launches natural paving website
The website features sample service ordering, live chat, and a knowledge hub with guides and technical info.

Importance of managing fatigue amongst staff
Employers must consider fatigue and put measures in place to mitigate it to avoid serious incidents.

Association resumes quality standard reviews
Our quality standard reviews are now recommencing, following their suspension in March 2020.