HTA Members gathered at Melcourt in Gloucestershire last week for the HTA Southwest Regional Event which included guest speakers from Pershore College, Provender Nurseries and NIAB, plus a guided tour of the Melcourt production facility.
Guest speakers:
Laura and Josh – Pershore College
Developing future horticultural talent through education and industry collaboration.
Richard and Fiona – Provender Nurseries
Recruitment in horticulture, sharing their experiences, challenges and opportunities in attracting and retaining staff.
Ben and Emma – NIAB
Research updates and technical insights for the horticultural industry.
Charlotte – Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
Demonstration of the HTA eLearning Hub and the training resources available to HTA members.
Melcourt Managing Director Nikki Burton told GTN Xtra: "It was a real pleasure to welcome HTA members to Melcourt for the Southwest Regional Event. The day was a fantastic opportunity to bring people together to share knowledge, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, and learn from such an excellent line-up of speakers.
"We'd like to thank everyone who attended, and especially our guest speakers for giving their time and expertise. The enthusiasm, engagement and conversations throughout the day showed just how valuable these regional events are for our horticultural community."
