Horticultural Trades Association

New findings, as reported by The Guardian today, reveal the significant trade challenges post-Brexit, with £27bn lost in just two years. The horticulture sector has felt this impact keenly, with increased costs, delays, and complexities at the borders. We continue to call on the government to take swift action to safeguard UK horticulture and its benefits to the economy, the environment, individuals, and communities. Read more about our asks here: https://lnkd.in/eyA8dkEh #Horticulture #TradePolicy #UKBusiness https://lnkd.in/djfbyPTf

The December Market Update report is now live! 🎄 Catch up on the latest industry insights and data here 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gGlNYu #EnivronmentalHorticulture #IndustryInsights

Did you know around one in seven of all houseplants sold in the UK’s garden centres are purchased in the last month of the year?🪴 A plant is the perfect way to celebrate the season and has wellbeing and environmental benefits too. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ewB-hSHq

Richard McKenna and Stuart Tickner of Provender Nurseries were recently interviewed for Radio 4 Farming Today, discussing the importing of plants via our own Control Point on site.  You can listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/ebXcUrFg

🌱 The Autumn Budget presents significant challenges for horticulture businesses, with a predicted £134 million annual cost burden impacting growth and operations. Over recent weeks, the HTA has been actively championing the sector's voice at the highest levels. Here's what we've been doing: ✅ Released data exposing the financial impact on businesses, supported by insights from our members. ✅ Sent a direct letter to the Chancellor detailing the "triple hit" from wage increases, insurance contributions, and tax relief changes. ✅ Partnered with the British Retail Consortium and Family Business UK in open letters advocating for fairer policies. ✅ Engaged with Defra ministers to address key issues, including Borders and Trade. ✅ Amplified our message via media, including Times Radio, and in Parliament through events like Plants in Parliament and MP visits. We remain committed to securing immediate government support for the sector. Member stories are vital to shaping our advocacy. Please get in touch at [email protected] to share your experiences. 👉 Read our full update: https://lnkd.in/ePwvHP6R #EnvironmentalHorticulture #Advocacy #AutumnBudget

The Industry and Parliament Trust with the Speaker of the House use their Christmas reception to celebrate the festive season, committed fellows, education, music and Parliamentary engagement 🎄🎶 Privileged that the Horticultural Trades Association support and are part of their work 🌱🌳 #Parliament

Really proud of the work the whole team at Horticultural Trades Association has delivered this year. My bit below on the importance of working together in the future.  https://lnkd.in/ew42ZjJC 

🌿 We have joined forces with Family Business UK and other key organisations as our CEO, Fran Barnes, has signed this open letter to the Chancellor. It highlights the pressing need for policies that support job retention, sustainable growth, and resilience for family businesses. These businesses are vital to the UK economy, and together, we’re calling for action to ensure their future success. Read the full letter here 👇 #Horticulture #UKEconomy #FutureGrowth

Do you have a new product to showcase in front of the media? At the Garden Press Event, you have the exclusive opportunity to enter your new product into the New Product Awards! 🌸 The best new product is voted for by visiting members of the press and media and is a fantastic opportunity to gain greater exposure for your company. For more information about the New Product Awards and to enquire about becoming an exhibitor, please visit our website. 🔗 www.gardenpressevent.co.uk #GPE #GPE25

Reset, change, new ways of working, whatever it is called, for the trade in UK-EU plants, trees, shrubs, seeds and more it cannot happen soon enough if it reduces the unnecessary friction, waste and cost 🌱🌳🌿 Great to see the Horticultural Trades Association included in this The Guardian article today - read what I said 👇🏼 #trade #horticulture https://lnkd.in/eedpq777