The Horticultural Trades Association ( HTA ) has announced the maiden FutureGrow Expo , scheduled for 8 October at Stoneleigh Park . This pioneering event will have diverse demonstrations and presentations , shoot for to revolutionise the horticultural landscape through initiation , quislingism , and strategical investment by connect technology innovators with horticultural business .
The FutureGrow Expo is not just a showcase of new engineering . Engaging presentation and demonstration will provide attendees with a rich understanding of the latest innovations in the horticultural industry , including mechanisation and robotics . With indoor and outdoor exhibit and afternoon demonstrations , the event promises to be a rich source of knowledge and inspiration , boost attendees to build kinship with innovators to shape future technology specific to the environmental horticultural sphere .
Fran Barnes , HTA Chief Executive , emphasize the significance of the industry , put forward : " With environmental gardening craw production in the UK , admit supply to forestry , prize at approximately £ 1.6 billion per year , the industry ’s grandness can not be overstated . Notably , the ' top 30 ' among our 160 grower member contribute nearly £ 600 million to this total , underscore our singular position to convoke the UK ’s most influential decision - Almighty regarding inbound investment in horticultural business . leverage our office as a trade wind connection , we have the power to unify these businesses around shared inquiry and growing investment priorities . While our effect will naturally attract our fellow member , it will also welcome participation from all 300 + environmental horticulture growers in the UK and beyond , further a diverse and collaborative environs for origination and ontogeny . "
The FutureGrow Expo also hopes to bring together diligence leaders and administration policymakers to serve influence succeeding government grant and financial incentive for technology investment . This strategic part view the FutureGrow Expo as an invaluable opportunity for all stakeholder to learn about and contribute to the industry ’s future .
Fran added : " Strategically targeting growers , the upshot propose to raise cognisance of how existing and pre - commercial mechanisation / automation techniques can significantly heighten sustainable productiveness growth in the greenhouse sector . This event offers industry professionals an unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leadership , explore groundbreaking applied science , and cultivate connecter that could drive transformative solutions for their businesses . "
For more informationHorticultural Trades Associationwww.the - hta.org.uk[email protected ]
