Research and analysis

Peat usage in growing media production

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Part of:
Natural Environment Statistics
Published:
1 October 2013
Last updated:
11 December 2015, see all updates

Data on composition of growing media supplied for amateur and professional use horticultural markets.

Documents

Tracking peat usage in growing media production – method statement

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Growing media production 2014

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Growing media production 2013

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Growing media production 2011 and 2012 datasheets

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This publication contains data on the volume and composition of growing media supplied to the UK amateur and professional use horticultural markets. It contributes to the monitoring of progress of the ambition set out in the Natural Environment White Paper to reduce the horticultural use of peat to zero by 2030. It also supports the roadmap towards sustainable growing media. For further details see: Growing media policy

If you require the data in another format such as Excel please contact: enviro.statistics@defra.gsi.gov.uk

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Document information

Published: 1 October 2013

Updated: 11 December 2015

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  1. Growing media publication 2014.
  2. 2013 peat usage figures
  3. First published.

From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Part of: Natural Environment Statistics