NFU and AHDB are jointly funding a review of farm assurance schemes in the UK, looking to simplify audits, reduce grower burden and highlight duplication.

Support British Tomato Growers’ Association Board Member and MD of the Green House Sussex as he takes on an incredible challenge in aid of Macmillan.

A gentle reminder: Tutavir emergency approval key dates of purchase and usage.

Find out about the topics and priorities discussed in our most recent (March 2024) BTGA Technical Committee meeting, including ToBRFV, energy concerns and the development of our R&D strategy.

A call for our grower members to get involved with the British Tomato Fortnight campaign this year, to promote the taste, healthiness and sustainability of British-grown tomatoes!

Complete a survey for CHAP to help in the development of a novel approach to produce environmentally friendly ‘zero carbon’ liquid nitrogen fertiliser for the protected edible sector.

NFU Conference 2024 overview.

There is capital grant funding available through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, to go towards solar installations or robotics equipment.

For the first time, the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund included Controlled Environment (edible) Horticulture. Find out what is on offer and whether your energy efficiency or decarbonisation project is eligible for grant funding.

A key Defra Consultation feeding into their review of supply chain fairness in the horticultural industry is open for input.

The BTGA expresses their sincere thanks to the hard work and commitment of Julie Woolley, who retired in January 2024 as company secretary of the British Tomato Growers’ Association after 24 years.

The BTGA expresses their sincere thanks to the hard work and commitment of Phil Pearson, after he stepped down as Chair of the Technical Committee after 25 years of service.

Find out about key updates on new import requirements for young tomato and peppers plants

Find out about the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus working group.

Read the House of Lords report on the Horticulture Sector and their recommendations for government.

Read about the Defra Consultation currently reviewing the regulatory status of the pest of tomato Bermisia tabaci.

We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Author of Your Daily Veg & food photographer Joe Woodhouse this British tomato fortnight, to bring you some inspiring recipes to make at home for you and your family.

Ahead of British Tomato Fortnight 2023, we sat down with Roly Holt of R&L Holt, to discuss the current challenges the industry is facing, the highs and lows of being a grower and what makes his family business unique.

In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, which falls during British Tomato Fortnight 2022, we’re giving you the chance to share your #JuicyJubilee dishes for the chance to win a Fortnum & Mason hamper AND a box of delicious British toms from The Tomato Stall.