Established in 1997, the British Tomato Growers’ Association champions the British tomato and represents commercial growers in the UK. The British Tomato Growers’ Association is the foremost protected crops grower Association in Great Britain. Steered by a board of Tomato producing company owners and supported by a team of experts - The TGA Technical committee, our work raises awareness of Britain’s tasty tomatoes and showcases the fruit in all its glory. From spreading the word about health benefits to explaining the sustainability of supply, our aim is simple: encourage more consumers to buy British tomatoes and support our local British growers - the best in the world. And with the British tomato season running from March to October, and with some growers producing all year round, there’s plenty of time to indulge in this tasty all-round superfood.
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Hadlow College's Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence was in the spotlight once again last night (Tuesday 18 February) when it was featured on ITV Meridian’s Evening News. Reporter Tony Green visited the site to find out more about the Centre of Excellence, how the crop is grown, how students and technology give it a helping hand and more! Read more here- https://buff.ly/4hKOpAA
We're thrilled to hear that Nick Arnst, General Manager at La Serra Ltd, has been appointed to the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board, to represent the interests of Tomato growers and the Protected Edibles sector in the activities of the NFU! Alongside Robert James, who also sits on the Board, this is key representation for our industry. Congratulations Nick! 👏 🍅 👏 🍅 Philip Morley Simon Conway Paul Faulkner Richard Diplock Martin Emmett Andrew Bille Matthew Simon R & L Holt
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Horticulture and Potatoes Board Member at NFU (National Farmers' Union)!
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New EAMU alert for #tomatoes #aubergine #chillis #cucumber #peppers #courgettes #thiopron UPL British Cucumber and Pepper Growers' AssociationBritish Tomato Growers' Association Philip MorleyNathalie Key Robert James Jonathan Swain William Pitts David Barker adam woodcock DELIGHT SALADS LIMITED Paul Faulkner James Broekhuizen Matthew Simon Tangmere Airfield Nurseries Ltd Mark Knight Lee Stiles Lindsey DanielGrace Emeny Alison Capper Jack Ward https://lnkd.in/g_PnCEUF
Really fantastic to see and we’re looking forward to hearing about how the crop and students progress this year! 🎉🍅🎉
And they're in! 🍅 This year's first tomato crop has been planted by the students at the UK's first centre of excellence in glasshouse growing. Plant Raisers Ltd, a sponsor of the initiative, delivered the young plants in late February, and the Hadlow College students took part in all stages of planting. As the crop establishes, the students will manage the crop through to harvest, learning about the technical aspects involved in producing a commercial crop, from lighting to pest and disease management. The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College is based near Tonbridge and officially opened last year. If you'd like to find out how you can support the initiative, or if you know someone who would benefit from training at the Centre, please get in touch. #tomatoes British Tomato Growers' Association Thanet Earth #horticulture #freshproduce #farming #skills #kent #glasshouse #protectedcrops https://lnkd.in/egpN2jfG
At the NFU Conference today, Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP confirmed the five-year extension of the Seasonal Worker Scheme to help ensure a reliable and sustainable workforce for our sector. This is good news for the industry and will help relieve some concerns for our hard working growers, but what else will this Government actually do to deliver the farm profitability and success they are promising, alongside long term food security and resilience in the UK? #nfuconference #seasonalworkers #horticulture Simon Conway Philip Morley
Great to see Thanet Earth Robert James Chris Butler #britishtomatoes Nathalie Key
Our incredible glasshouse team in Thanet have been busy maintaining tomato plants, twisting and hanging each crop to add structure and strength as the vine grows. A tomato vine can reach around 15 metres in length. Excellent crop maintenance is key in delivering the best possible yield. We're grateful for the dedication and expertise of our team, who are instrumental in this process, ensuring a fantastic production for our partner. #Glasshouse #Growers #Tomatoes #salads #Maintenance #workers #seasonalworkers #Recruitment #ProForce #ThanetEarth Thanet Earth Tomas Sciukas
As the secondary legislation for the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 approaches Parliament this March, our Crop Science Division, in collaboration with Niab, hosted a briefing at the Oxford Farming Conference 2025. This event brought together an influential panel of industry leaders to discuss the future of precision breeding and its potential impact on the food and farming sector. Key insights from the briefing included: 🌱 Professor Gideon Henderson, Defra Chief Scientific Adviser, highlighted that precision breeding is a critical technology for UK growth, supporting government missions on health, clean energy, and food security. He emphasized its potential to create crop varieties that need fewer pesticides and adapt to climate change. 🌱 Robert James, Technical Director at Thanet Earth, shared that the UK glasshouse sector is well-positioned to explore precision bred crops, especially in tackling challenges like rising production costs and new pests. 🌱 Nils Bauer, Bayer Crop Science UK Managing Director, reinforced our commitment to innovation and the importance of a diverse toolkit for growers. He noted that precision breeding can significantly enhance crop resilience and yield, addressing the pressing challenges of climate change. 🌱 Professor Susan Jebb, Chair of the Food Standards Agency, stressed the importance of consumer confidence in new technologies, advocating for a balanced approach to regulation that fosters innovation without compromising safety. 🌱 With a new regulatory framework for Precision Bred Organisms (PBOs) set to launch later this year, we are on the brink of a transformative era in agriculture. As we embrace these advancements, Bayer are committed to supporting development of a science-based, open regulatory environment that prioritises food safety, security and environmental sustainability. Together, we can harness the power of precision breeding to ensure a resilient and prosperous future for UK agriculture! 🌾 #BayerCropScience #PrecisionBreeding #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #UKFarming #ClimateChange #BayerUKI
Another important date for your diaries! 🍅 🍅 The 2025 British Tomato Conference - 25th September 2025!! 🍅 🍅 We're delighted to be hosting our annual event for #BritishTomatoGrowers again in Warwickshire at the Chesford Grange Conference Centre. Set to be a fantastic, jam-packed day of market, technical and political sessions focused around the key opportunities and challenges for the sector. We'll be sharing further details soon, but in the meantime if you would like to Sponsor or Exhibit at the event, and make the most of a significant promotional and networking opportunity, email Nat.Key@britishtomatoes.co.uk for all the details! #horticulture #britishgrowers #britishtomatoes Simon Conway Philip Morley
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I wrote this short piece on the importance of our UK horticulture food sector. Could we rely less on overseas imports? The editor added some nice greenhouse facility pictures of our local grower Flavourfresh Salads Limited, part of the British Tomato Growers' Association and a member of the #GIC https://lnkd.in/dRi88u-8
DEFRA and Welsh Government are consulting on a major increase in APHA inspection charges. There is a £7.8m funding shortfall for our post-Brexit plant health controls at our borders. The benefits of Brexit to our sector just keep coming....... This means some huge inflationary cost proposals for Growers in the UK who use overseas plant raisers, the deadline for feedback is March 21st, please have your say. Robert JamesPhilip MorleyRichard DiplockMatthew SimonMartin EmmettNasair Hussain Nathalie KeyDuncan TomsJonathan Swain https://lnkd.in/emVsbvyt