Development of Peat-Free Transition Roadmaps for British Fresh Produce Sectors
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Peat-Free Transition Roadmaps for British Fresh Produce Sectors
Awarded 01 Nov 2024
Awarded01 Nov 2024
Value£25,000.00
SupplierC Donkin Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 1y 8mo ago4mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2024Expired 14 Mar 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to C Donkin Ltd for the development of a methodology and roadmaps to transition at least five British fresh produce sectors to peat-free growing media.
The project, valued at AUD 25,000, was developed by the supplier and British produce associations to support the government's net zero pathway by ending peat use in horticulture.
The roadmaps cover the British Leafy Salads Association, Plant Propagators Ltd, British Herbs, Mushroom Growers Association, and Brassica Growers Association.
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