BTOM: UK Garden Centres Stockpile Plants Ahead of New Brexit Checks

As the deadline for new Brexit border checks draws near, UK garden centres and nurseries are stockpiling plants in anticipation of potential delays and damages. Starting April 30, the UK government will implement physical checks on plant and animal products imported from the EU. This move is part of the new border target operating model (BTOM), which aims to enhance the nation's biosecurity by preventing the importation of diseases that could harm the country’s plant life. Industry Concerns Over Border Readiness The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), representing garden retailers and growe