Seminars
What do the seminars entail?
The HTA National Plant Show seminars are informative events that provide an opportunity for horticulturists, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts to learn more about the latest trends, techniques, and innovations in the horticultural industry. These seminars feature presentations by experts in various horticultural fields, including plant breeding, cultivation, propagation, and pest management. Attendees have the chance to interact with industry professionals, ask questions, and network with peers. Horticultural seminars are also an ideal forum for discussing issues that are relevant to the industry, such as sustainability, conservation, and the impact of climate change on plant growth. By attending horticultural seminars, individuals can gain new insights and knowledge, which can be applied to improve their gardening practices, enhance their business operations, or simply deepen their passion for plants.
Schedule
Wednesday 19 June
10:30
New Plant Awards 2024 Winners with Pippa Greenwood
Featuring our judging panel, this session will highlight our winning plants and give the background on why they won and how they can help the plant area offering.
11:15
Trade and Borders: What you need to know
Border infrastructure, processes and the functionality of Government IT systems can cause challenges to the industry. Come along and hear how the HTA are supporting the industry.
14:00
Growing Media: Life Beyond Peat – what next?
This practical workshop offers the opportunity to listen as experienced figures within the industry share their insights into plants from trials and demonstrating the importance of areas
such as irrigation and plant nutrition.
Presented by Wayne Brough, HTA and Dr Raghavendra Prasad, RHS.
14:40
Growing media: Life beyond Peat
As we move towards a garden dominated by peat-free plants, Boyd Douglas-Davies looks at the steps Garden Centres will need to take to ensure a successful transition for them and their customers.
15:30
Automation in Horticulture – Hosted by Dura-ID
In this seminar Dura-ID Solutions & Atwell Labellers will delve into the benefits and pitfalls of automation across horticultural businesses, discussing why you might need it (or already have it and not realise
it’s automation) and ensure you know what to look for in your chosen partner.
Presented by Gareth Williams
Thursday 20 June
10:00
Political landscaping in 2024 - HTA Overview
11:30
Grower of the year - Pippa Greenwood
13:00
Sustainability - Dave Denny
14:00
Growing your team – brought to you by MorePeople
MorePeople will be discussing topics such as two-way communication, staff retention above salary, the interview and onboarding processes, good leavers and how the employment landscape is changing for businesses and employees.
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HTA National Plant Show 2023 Seminars
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