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NEW: 05 May 10 Peat and horticulture industries support the re-launch of the EU single market by setting a foundation to the harmonization of European growing media rules
22 Dec 09 EPAGMA companies commit to Code of Practice for Responsible Peat Management
11 Sep 09 EPAGMA, the European Peat and Growing Media Association, welcomes progress made at international seminar on marketing regulations for fertilisers, soil improvers and growing media in Europe which emphasised the urgent need for harmonisation at European level.
21 Apr 09 Industry calls for harmonization of European growing media rules

18 Dec 08 EPAGMA welcomes the adoption of the Renewables Directive by the European Parliament

13 Oct 08 New Study Demonstrates Essential Role of Peat in EU Horticulture

13 Oct 08 Legal study outlines EU legislation governing the use of peat & peat based products

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What is EPAGMA ?

EPAGMA, the European Peat and Growing Media Association, aims to contribute to the socio-economic development of regions and communities where peat is sourced and used. EPAGMA is committed to high environmental practices in peat extraction, to the sustainable use of peat as a local energy source and to promoting the unique properties of peat as a substrate in horticultural plant production.

 

EPAGMA represents the peat and growing media industry at a European level and acts as the interface of peat and growing media companies with regards to the EU institutions (European Commission, European Parliament and Council), and where appropriate, national governments and other stakeholders.

EPAGMA currently has 17 member companies active in 10 European countries. For more information on our members, please see the member section.

members

All 27 EU Member States use peat and growing media.

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International purchase and sales conditions

EPAGMA recommends these conditions to be used in international transactions in the peat and growing media sector.

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