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An analysis of the use of peat as a horticultural substrate in the UK and Ireland

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Resumo:Introduction: The Horticulture industry has relied on the utilisation of peat as a fundamental component of substrates for growing crops for generations.  This paper analyses its utilisation within the United Kingdom and Ireland in the context of governmental proposals to cease peat extraction in these regions.  Objective: Analyse the use of peat as a cultivation substrate within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Development: Peat has been depended on by the Horticulture industry as an essential component of most professional growing substrates for many years. However, evidence of environmental damage caused by its extraction from natural habitats has led to increasing pressure on the United Kingdom and Irish governments to implement measures to phase out its utilisation.  To be able to respond to this, industry stakeholders have made significant efforts to develop substrates utilizing alternative components; however, the outcomes have only been partially successful.  Some Horticulture sub-sectors may require support to be able to make a transition over a longer period to avoid being negatively impacted if a total ban on the utilisation of peat is applied in the immediate term in these regions.     Conclusion: Peat remains a crucial component of professional horticultural growing media, particularly in some specialized horticulture sub-sectors, and more efforts will be required to identify sustainable alternatives.
Autores principais:Cunha, Felisberta
Assunto:Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences
Ano:2026
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Viseu
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Millenium

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