Policy News & Press Releases

HTA Comment on the revision of timeline for fees under Extended Producer Responsibility

Today, 25 July, it has been announced by Defra and the Environment Agency, via the latest updates section of guidance on data collection (scroll to latest updates), that there will be a revision to the timeline for fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.

Policy News & Press Releases

HTA Comment on the revision of timeline for fees under Extended Producer Responsibility

HTA and industry stakeholders visit Sevington Inland Border Facility to safeguard plant trade

HTA outlines challenges on trade and biosecurity at Lords’ Inquiry

South Derbyshire MP visits HTA members to hear about challenges facing the sector

Oak Processionary Moth identified in Derbyshire

Christine Grahame MSP fulfils the HTA pledge and plants a Dobbies tree for her community

Passports, Permits and Peat top the agenda for HTA Policy at National Plant Show

The latest Growing Media Monitor report details horticulture’s progress to peat-free

Elena Whitham MSP plants a tree for her community as part of an HTA initiative

The horticultural industry warns of plant shortages for UK gardeners by 2027 if a ban on peat is brought forward

New Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) to launch at a parliamentary event in Westminster today

MPs ask Defra about access to peat alternatives after the HTA raise concerns

Cross-party support for horticulture at Chelsea briefing hosted by the Horticultural Trades Association

Environmental Horticulture sector group briefs dozens of MPs and Peers at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

UK horticulture sounds warning on future trade border plans

Leading UK horticulture association showcases the original green industry at Chelsea 2023

Horticultural Trades Association urges action on water management grants to increase resilience to droughts

HTA secures critical cost and burden-saving commitment for EU-affixed GB Plant Passports

The HTA calls on the Scottish Government to deliver a sustainable, supported and realistic transition to peat-free

MSPs joined experts, professionals, and academics from Scotland’s horticulture sector at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 10 May at a reception to discuss the future of the industry in relation to the well-being economy, the environment, planning and health.

MP visits Knights Garden Centre to hear of regulation impact

The HTA share industry progress and challenges in Gardeners’ World two-part film on peat

Headline figures from new report show a significant decline in peat usage in UK horticulture

HTA to highlight the value of the UK garden industry at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

HTA attends Defra Ministerial Roundtable on horticultural peat

HTA reaction to delay of Scotland's deposit return scheme

Environmental Horticulture Strategy Motion Tabled in Scottish Parliament

Response to the draft Border Target Operating Model (TOM)

Final week to submit evidence to the House of Lords Committee on the Horticultural Sector

HTA joins the government’s red diesel advisory group

HTA hosts international CITES meeting

Horticultural Trades Association Hosts Forum with Over 100 Members to Discuss Defra’s Peat Ban

HTA statement on Defra decision on peat

HTA calls for new GB-NI horticulture forum to develop Windsor Framework

Scottish parliament hears Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy

HTA champions environmental horticulture at Lords Inquiry

HTA reaction to Spring Budget

Local South Cambridgeshire MP meets HTA at constituency business Barcham Trees

HTA sets out challenges and opportunities of sustainability in Parliament

Horticulture Trading to resume after Northern Ireland Protocol agreement reached

UK horticulture calls on Chancellor for action on energy, water and trade

Garden Press Event celebrates award winners and HTA welcomes House of Lords committee members

HTA comment on Office for the Internal Market (OIM) report on Defra’s proposed ban of the sale of horticultural peat in England

HTA response to the launch of the Scottish Government’s peat consultation

MP visit to Alban Hill Nurseries highlights pressures on the horticulture industry

House of Lords Inquiry “significant step in acknowledging importance of Environmental Horticulture”

HTA celebrates apprenticeships but seeks action on assessments and Levy

HTA welcomes ministerial support for plant health seminar

HTA response to Net-Zero Review report

Now is not the time to reduce business energy support

HTA response to the GB Plant Biosecurity Strategy 2023 to 2028

HTA’s calls for increase in seasonal worker visas granted by Defra

HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in Biodiversity Strategy

HTA welcomes national tree week and focus on value of trees outside woodlands

Article in Politics Home 'Environmental Horticulture – a green growth sector'

HTA post-Autumn budget statement

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement must address horticulture business needs

HTA comment on appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister

Baroness Fookes leads Parliamentary debate and urges Government to support British Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping

HTA puts forward industry views and briefs members on peat ban

HTA writes to urge the Government to act immediately to reduce the cost of doing business crisis

HTA urges next Prime Minister to prioritise industry

HTA response to Defra announcement on horticultural peat

Shadow Defra Minister visits UK’s largest rose grower Whartons

HTA welcomes EFRA Committee report findings on workforce shortages

MP Michael Gove hears of challenges for horticulture on visit to North Hill Nurseries

Calls for improved communication from Government ahead of 1 July Border Control Point introduction

Horticulture industry responds to Defra consultation on ending the retail sale of peat

HTA highlights horticulture workforce shortages in Scotland to MPs