Ornamentals Technical Committee
A technical grower committee consisting of 15 representatives from across multiple production sectors within the ornamentals industry, including hardy nursery stock, bedding plants, pot plants and bulbs. This committee is instrumental in the HTA’s various technical activities, identifying and articulating the issues faced by the membership and industry alike, and assisting in the development of practical, pragmatic solutions.
The committee works alongside the HTA Ornamentals Management Committee and Nursery Business Improvement Scheme to address complex, industry-wide issues covering sustainability, labour, plant importing, biosecurity, crop protection and industry R&D and funding needs.
The committee meets three times a year, virtually, at our central hub, Horticulture House, and for a walking tour around a member’s nursery or site. All the meetings are networking opportunities with like-minded individuals to share mutual concerns and relevant news from the industry.
Chair: Karl O'Neill, Bransford Webbs
Contact Details: [email protected]
Vice-Chair: Jo Fell, Hillier Nurseries
Membership:
- Andy Bean, O.A. Taylor and Sons
- David Malcolm, Worfield Plants
- Ed Holmes – J & A Growers
- Graham Newbury, Osberton Nurseries
- Ivelina Karastoyanova, Darby Nursery Stock
- James Durnford, Allensmore Nursery
- James Moffatt, James Coles Nurseries
- Jo Fell, Hillier Nurseries
- Julia Giermaniuk, Wyevale Nurseries
- Katherine Cooke - Double H Nurseries
- Mark Creighton, Farplants
- Pawel Jacewicz, Neame Lea Nurseries
- Rob Richardson, Johnsons of Whixley
- Will Overvoorder, Premier Plant Producers
Supporting Documentation
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