
Easing trade for horticulture: The HTA secures Plant Passport extension
Following significant engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing EU suppliers to continue attaching UK Plant Passports to retail-ready plants before shipping. This extension for 19 months beyond the original 30 June 2025 deadline, to 31 January 2027, provides much-needed certainty for the horticultural industry.