Business
HTA’s new Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy – a vision for Wales
The Horticultural Trades Association launched its new Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy —a vision for Wales at the Royal Welsh Show this week.
Regulation
Environmental rules set to change to boost housebuilding
UK ministers have signalled intent to overhaul ‘nutrient neutrality’ regulations to enable new housing development.
Regulation
Key BNG lessons for Local Planning Authorities
The Planning Advisory Service and Natural England have listed key BNG lessons for Local Planning Authorities.
Regulation
HTA launches political engagement drive and new resources for members
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is building its political engagement programme with a new push to reach out to key new ministers to showcase and engage on issues critical for members.
People
Steve Reed appointed DEFRA Secretary
Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a role he has shadowed since September 2023.
Regulation
Election 2024: Horticultural industry response
The Horticultural Trades Association responds to the result of the 2024 General Election and our new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Business
Plant and flower industry call for urgent resolve on import cost hikes
Horticulture and flower industry trade bodies write open letter calling for urgent political attention to the mounting import cost rises
Regulation
Landmark EU law will see 20% of land and sea restored by 2030
Despite months of deadlock and fierce protests, the European Union passed the landmark nature restoration law on the 17th of June, aiming to restore 20% of EU land and sea by 2030.
Regulation
New HTA committee & working group to expand member engagement
The Horticultural Trades Association announces the formation of a new committee and working group to enhance member engagement on important challenges and create new opportunities.
Business
Dutch lorry drivers call for immediate action on problematic UK border control posts
Dutch logistics companies and their drivers complain of long waiting times, scant facilities at border posts and damage to goods.
Environment
Restore Nature Now march
Over 300 organisations will be attending the Restore Nature Now march, which takes place in Central London from 12 noon until 1pm on Saturday the 22nd of June.
Regulation
HTA reviews political manifestos to assess opportunities for horticulture
The Horticultural Trades Association has reflected on the political party manifestos released this week, focusing on key themes relevant to environmental horticulture.
Worth a read
How did Gunnera get banned?
In this month’s The Garden magazine, James Armitage tells the fascinating story of how the botanical wonder that is Gunnera, became illegal to buy, move and cultivate.
Regulation
HTA highlights importance of gardening and horticulture at Scone Palace Garden Fair
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) invited political guests to the Scone Palace Garden Fair this past weekend to highlight the importance of gardening and environmental horticulture in communities.
Regulation
HTA: Two-week review new border controls
Based on learnings from the past two week into the new border arrangements, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) seeks clarity and reassurance from the government.
Regulation
Industry response to the Shropshire Review on labour shortages
Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) comments on the Government Response to the Shropshire Review into Labour Shortages.
Regulation
Next step House of Lords’ Horticultural Committee Enquiry
On the 19th of April, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) were witness to the next step in the Parliamentary process for the House of Lords’ Horticultural Committee Inquiry.
Environment
Forestry Commission on reducing plastic tree guards usage
The Forestry Commission outlines their move towards more sustainable forestry with plastic usage reduction and recycling programmes.
Regulation
Ten-Minute Rule Motion to prohibit the sale of peat set for second reading
The Private Members’ Bill to ban the sale of horticultural peat met with some opposition in the House of Commons, but will see a second reading.
Business
Small businesses berate new import fees
The horticulture sector is not alone in their condemnation for the newly announced post-Brexit, import Common User Charges coming in later this month.