January eHort Message from the President

As we enter 2023, I feel we can build on the progress we have made during the last year. The Education Core Interest group has held its first meeting. James Wagstaffe, who will take the group forward, has produced an action plan—initially forming task groups to work...

December eHort Message from The President

As we enter the final month of the year, I am optimistic that we are moving in the right direction. Grow Careers in Scotland was a great success. A full auditorium and some virtual attendees were captivated by presentations from David Domoney, Chris Collins, Andy...

November eHort Message from The President

Careers in horticulture are very much in our focus. We have been working collaboratively during what is a very challenging time to highlight and promote the opportunities available to both young people and career changers. Grow Careers on 16th November is a hybrid...

DEFRA review of the whole product safety framework – consultation

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) regulates machinery under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. These regulations set the essential health and safety requirements for machinery before such products can be placed on the UK market. OPSS...