Horticultural Trades Association
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework | — |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework | SRC |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Regular engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland business stakeholders | — |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Regular engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland business stakeholders | SRC |
Mission & Goals
HTA is the trade association representing the UK ornamental horticulture sector, from growers to retailers to landscapers and associated supply-chains. It supports members through a range of activities, services and representation, including engagement with policy-makers.
EU Legislative Interests
Environmental Policy & Climate Change aspects of Work Programme 2023 Sustainable food systems Legislative framework for sustainable food systems Healthy soils Initiative on protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils A European Green Deal Proposal for a regulation of the EP and Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 Plant Health, Biosecurity, Biodiversity EU Pesticides Database Plant Protection Database Horticulture (ornamental) Retail related policy Consumer protection SME focused policy and Revision of the late payments Directive REFIT initiatives (ie REACH revision: targeted amendments of the Regulation EC/1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals)
Communication Activities
Communication to HTA members on policies - note EU imports, note EU exports Responses to consultations Support/position input to EU associations Briefing or position papers EU-UK Domestic Advisory Groups and CSF
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Forestry Nurserystock Association Growing Media Europe British Retail Consortium International Association of Horticultural Producers European Nurserystock Association National Farmer's Union UnionFleurs
Organisation Members
https://hta.org.uk/hta-memberships/members-directory?location=&name=
Additional Information
Financial calculation based on 2% of salary, travel and 20% membership costs of EU focused associations. We do not have an office in the EU.