Peat-free push gets tech boost with new sensor trial
A new ADOPT-funded project has begun to demonstrate the use of wireless sensor technology for precision irrigation and nutrient management ...
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As costs continue to rise, garden centre sales slow as trading returns to seasonal norms
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) monthly Market Update report shows that garden centre sales in March 2026 fell by -4% ...
HTA puts innovation and plant health centre stage with new Grower of the Year award categories
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has introduced four new categories to its prestigious Grower of the Year Awards 2026, reflecting ...
More than 130 projects shortlisted for APL Awards 2027
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards took place earlier this month, but preparations are already well underway for next ...
YPHA concludes inaugural Management Development Programme
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) has completed the final block of its inaugural Management Development Programme, marking the ...
Nature Minister joins HTA event in Westminster
Today, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted its largest-ever ‘Plants in Parliament’ event, joined by Mary Creagh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary ...
Garden centre sales rise in February, but cost pressures remain
This month’s Market Update report from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) shows that UK garden centres saw a 4% rise ...
Environmental horticulture uses just 0.15% of UK water, but faces severe risk from restrictions, according to new research
Environmental horticulture businesses are facing disproportionate risk from water restrictions that could threaten their survival and undermine a sector delivering ...
HTA gives evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on peat-free transition
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has today given oral evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee as part of its evidence ...
Senedd event urges next Welsh Government to unlock green growth and horticulture sector
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) recently brought together Members of the Senedd and Welsh environmental horticulture businesses to highlight the ...
