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Articles tagged with: horticulture
The government should protect and maximise green spaces Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The government should protect and maximise green spaces
With 1.5 million new houses set to be built over this Parliament across the UK, the Horticultural Trades Association calls on the government to maximise flora and gardens in new housing and urban developments
Rural Affairs Minister attends Gardening and Horticulture CPG at Holyrood to discuss sector challenges Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Rural Affairs Minister attends Gardening and Horticulture CPG at Holyrood to discuss sector challenges
The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group, which brings together industry professionals and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), hosted Rural Affairs Minister Jim Fairlie MSP on Wednesday evening for an engaging discussion on the sector's opportunities and challenges.
Critical sector issues raised at HTA ‘Plants in Parliament’ event Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Critical sector issues raised at HTA ‘Plants in Parliament’ event
Following the success of last year’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) drop-in showcase in Parliament, the HTA has once again presented ‘Plants in Parliament’. Around 60 MPs, Peers, and staff had the chance to engage with the HTA and industry representatives and hear directly about the impact of key policies, from border operations to tax changes, and how these are hitting hard-working, hard-pressed horticultural businesses, in a challenging year. The timing was particularly pertinent just a few days following the Budget and a day ahead of further Parliamentary debates on peat-free horticulture.
Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA response to Sarah Dyke MP’s motion on the prohibition of the sale of peat
Fran Barnes, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), responds to the outcome of Sarah Dyke MP's Ten-Minute Rule Motion on the prohibition of the sale of peat.
Environmental horticulture: the growth policy solution Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Environmental horticulture: the growth policy solution
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) calls on government to harness UK’s environmental horticulture industry for growth
HTA highlights garden centre thefts to Police and Crime Commissioners for urgent action Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA highlights garden centre thefts to Police and Crime Commissioners for urgent action
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to drive its campaign against retail crime within the garden centre sector, engaging with both the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Sussex and Business and Retail Crime Lead for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Katy Bourne and the Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber, this month. Retail crime has both a financial and social impact on garden centres, which collectively suffer millions in losses each year. In 2022, it was estimated that theft accounted for a £16 million loss in turnover for HTA member garden centres.
Minister informed of challenges and concerns of grower’s peat-free journey Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Minister informed of challenges and concerns of grower’s peat-free journey
Last week, McLaren’s Nurseries in Glasgow, Scotland, hosted a visit and tour for the Agriculture Minister, Jim Fairlie MSP, at a crucial time for the professional horticulture sector.
More certainty is needed for horticultural businesses to plan for tree and hedging production, MP told Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
More certainty is needed for horticultural businesses to plan for tree and hedging production, MP told
This week, Heathwood Nurseries in Whitchurch, Shropshire, hosted their local Member of Parliament, Helen Morgan, alongside supplier Forestart and the Horticultural Trades Association. They provided a comprehensive tour of the Nursery and production site, showcasing their dedication and passion for their work.
Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports Partner content
Home affairs
By Horticultural Trades Association
Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports
A new border trade system failure would be disastrous for UK Horticulture, biosecurity and biodiversity, say The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).
Cultivating Your Colours: A Parliamentarian's Guide to Summer Gardening Partner content
Social affairs
By Horticultural Trades Association
Cultivating Your Colours: A Parliamentarian's Guide to Summer Gardening
During the election campaign, the tranquillity of the garden offers a refreshing escape from the rigours of political life. You can show your favourite political colours this Summer with some top tips on how to bring vibrance and life to your garden, courtesy of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).
HTA highlights horticultural excellence at Scone Palace Garden Fair Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA highlights horticultural excellence at Scone Palace Garden Fair
The Horticultural Trades Association’s new manifesto sets out ten key priorities for a sustainable future Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The Horticultural Trades Association’s new manifesto sets out ten key priorities for a sustainable future
Former DEFRA Minister Trudy Harrison welcomes call for an Office for Green Spaces and “a bold new programme of urban greening”
New phase of HTA's 2024 peat-free work and support launched Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
New phase of HTA's 2024 peat-free work and support launched
This week has seen a big push of member support and engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), with another successful technical workshop to support growers on the journey to peat-free, hosted at Melcourt and a meeting of the Growing Media Association (GMA).
HTA trade event marks 10 weeks to critical border shift and urgent call on government action Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA trade event marks 10 weeks to critical border shift and urgent call on government action
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) organised another of its borders and trade workshops earlier today. The session, kindly hosted by Provender Nurseries, aimed to equip members with the necessary knowledge and skills to trade internationally. It's another example of how the horticulture industry is always adapting to maintain robust and secure supply chains.
HTA celebrates 125 years of supporting UK environmental horticulture Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA celebrates 125 years of supporting UK environmental horticulture
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) began its celebration on 20 February 2024, marking 125 years of dedicated support for UK Environmental Horticulture. Fran Barnes, the Chief Executive of the HTA, addressed attendees at the Garden Press Event, highlighting the association's pivotal role in advocating for industry interests, fostering growth, and stressing the significant economic contribution of the sector.
Two months to go and too many unknowns – HTA member welcomes local MP and Secretary of State to discuss critical April border changes Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Two months to go and too many unknowns – HTA member welcomes local MP and Secretary of State to discuss critical April border changes
As part of its push to get clarity on the details of the April border changes, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has joined Plants Limited in welcoming the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP to their site in Surrey. As their constituency MP, Plants Limited contacted Mr Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with their concerns following HTA Member briefings.
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set our clear asks to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Spring Statement 2024.
Industry, government and science work together to protect plant health Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Industry, government and science work together to protect plant health
Key industry figures including Defra’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence, Fera Science Ltd CEO Dr Andrew Swift, and Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) CEO Fran Barnes introduced a host of experts from Defra, Fera and APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) at an exclusive interactive event for HTA grower members held at the Fera Laboratories in York on 14 February.
The HTA welcomes the Scottish Government approach to critical horticulture issues Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
The HTA welcomes the Scottish Government approach to critical horticulture issues
Following a recent series of engagements with the Scottish Government, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) welcomes the clear recognition of the sector’s value and importance in recent communications. Multiple meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon MSP and officials throughout the year have paved the way for collaborative efforts to address key concerns within the industry.
Horticultural Trades Association advocates for UK Environmental Horticulture at ‘Plants in Parliament’ event Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association advocates for UK Environmental Horticulture at ‘Plants in Parliament’ event
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) delivered a drop-in showcase in Parliament on Tuesday, 28 November. This ushered in the festive season and underscored the importance of UK environmental horticulture. Sponsored by Heather Wheeler MP, the event attracted over 50 MPs, Peers, and staff, with positive conversations about green spaces and the sector.
Horticultural Trades Association reaction to Autumn Budget Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association reaction to Autumn Budget
Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, said:
Environmental horticulture: the innovative policy solution Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Environmental horticulture: the innovative policy solution
Following the publication of two new reports, the Horticultural Trades Association explains how plants are a valuable resource in ensuring a greener future for the UK.
HTA urges action and clarity from Government to embrace environmental horticulture for sustainable green growth Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA urges action and clarity from Government to embrace environmental horticulture for sustainable green growth
Speaking today at ‘Horticulture, The Conference 2023’, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, made a strong call to action to politicians and policy-makers to deliver supportive measures or risk the sector that will deliver on net-zero.
Scottish Cabinet Minister Champions Horticulture Industry and Plants Tree at Local School to Promote Green Growth Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Scottish Cabinet Minister Champions Horticulture Industry and Plants Tree at Local School to Promote Green Growth
Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, was given a closer look at the Environmental Horticulture sector on a visit to Ashbrook Nursery in Arbroath. This was part of the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) outreach on its Scottish Growth Strategy, which was brought to Holyrood earlier this year so that industry and politicians could engage in improving the environment, economy and health through trees and plants.