Plant Health – fruit, vegetables, flowers and hardy nursery stock

Category: Crops

Delivered by: Scottish Government, Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate

There are many plant pests and diseases which, if they were to become established in Scotland, could cause serious damage to our agricultural and horticultural crops. The Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRPID) is responsible for plant health in Scotland and one of its primary objectives is the maintenance of Scotland's high plant health status. (Note: the control of pests of forest trees and wood is the responsibility of the Forestry Commission.) For further information, advice and guidance see the linked page below.