Developing Business In The Garden Industry
Bumper year for HTA and APL members at RHS Chelsea Centenary
It has been a bumper year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show with many HTA and APL members winning medals in the event’s 100th year celebration.
In such a landmark year, medals galore were picked up by members of the Horticultural Trades Association and Association of Professional Landscapers at the prestigious gardening event.
In the Show Gardens area, APL members were showcasing their landscaping excellence. Landform
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HTA welcomes report on UK Tree health recommendations
The HTA has welcomed the final report of the Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Task Force which emphasises the economic and environmental imperatives of protecting the UK against plant disease in the future.
The Chalara outbreak has illustrated the severe implications that pests and diseases can have on the UK natural environment and rural economy. With many more diseases on the horizon, and with increased globalisation and changes in climate patterns, it is essential that the UK improves its plant
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HTA encourages government to replace SAWS scheme
The HTA welcomes the publication this week of the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) report on the impact on the horticultural sector of closing the SAWS scheme.
The report highlights the importance of the scheme in terms of providing essential seasonal labour, and illustrates the potential negative impacts if the scheme is not extended or replaced at the end of 2013.
Gary Scroby, HTA Policy manager comments “The SAWS scheme which allows growers
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EU plant health proposals headed in the right direction says HTA
The HTA welcomes much of what is contained in EU proposals published this week regarding plant health, plant reproductive material and official controls although more work is needed in some areas.
The proposed regulations are part of a package of measures adopted by the European Commission aimed at modernising and simplifying the agri-food chain.
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It's show time for new plants at HTA National Plant Show
New and innovative plants are back in the spotlight this year at the prestigious New Plant Awards, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
A star attraction at the HTA National Plant Show 2013, the awards will showcase the best in new plant introductions from UK plant suppliers and a selection of international breeders.
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HTA launches new Cost Reduction Programme for members
This month sees the HTA launch CRoP - a new Cost Reduction Programme designed to enable members to save money on essential business expenses.
CRoP offers members access to a range of core business products and services through HTA partners at discounted rates, including:
· Barclaycard, who offer HTA members access to competitively priced card processing and value added products;
... Read More >>The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry. It is dedicated to helping develop the industry and its member businesses, including most garden centres and other garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and suppliers.
