Parlamentarian recognition for the UK’s horti industry

Added on 09 November 2023

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Parlamentarian recognition for the UK’s horti industry

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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed the publication of the report from the year-long House of Lords Horticulture Committee special inquiry for recognising the importance of UK horticulture as a key deliverer of environmental targets. At the forefront of the report’s recommendations is the HTA’s top ask for increased cross-departmental collaboration within the government to acknowledge the sector’s relevance across policy areas.

Having actively contributed to the inquiry through impactful written and in-person evidence, numerous industry visits and ensuring the voices and views of its members were heard, the HTA and wider environmental horticulture sector receive recognition throughout the report for their invaluable contributions to the economy and the pursuit of a net-zero future.

James Barnes, HTA chairman, commented: “We are a sector contributing billions to the economy, supporting nearly 700,000 jobs and enriching the UK’s public spaces – both urban and rural as well as our home gardens. The Lords’ report recognises this significant value and challenges the government to create an environment which supports the growth of our original green industry, allowing it to bloom and boom.