On Wednesday 3 September, Cargo's Craig Francis will be taking part in the panel discussion at Four Oaks Trade Show, Exploring the future of red tape for importers & exporters of plants, will take place on Wednesday 3 September at 11.30am.
Join our panel of industry experts: Matthew Appleby HortWeek (chair), with Craig Francis of Cargo Logistics, Malcolm Catlin of Plant Healthy and Sally Cullimore (HTA). More speakers TBC. EU minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has spoken about how the deal could finalise in 2027. This was not an unexpected date for those within the industry. There is likely to be a consultation on the issue.
They will discuss:
What are the current barriers to plant trade?
How are they being overcome?
How might May's deal with the EU change how we import and export plants?
When might it come into force?
Further seminars
At 10:30am, Green Solutions' Edwin Meijer will present an engaging session titled Growing Digital. In this talk, he will explore:
- How garden centres and growers can streamline operations through smart digital solutions
- Practical ways to find the right people and successfully implement new tools
- Tips on how to make digital part of your overall business strategy
12:30pm: Women in Horticulture
Helen Waddington, Perennial
Rachael Forsyth, senior reporter, HortWeek
Members are invited to a “fireside chat” with complimentary refreshments from Four Oaks. Perennial’s Helen Waddington will lead discussions, with HortWeek senior reporter Rachael Forsyth.
• Sponsored by Fargro and Four Oaks Trade Show
2pm: Horticulture Question Time
At Four Oaks for the first time ever.
Matthew Appleby, editor, HortWeek
Emma Birkbeck, Fargro
Adam McGowan, McLaren’s Nurseries
Hans de Putter, Danmar Logistics
Expert panel chaired by HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, with Emma Birkbeck (Fargro), Adam McGowan (McLaren’s Nurseries) and Hans de Putter (Danmar Logistics).
• Sponsored by Fargro, McLaren’s Nurseries and Danmar Logistics
Among issues covered will be how to deal with hot issues and how to solve them.
A new HortWeek poll has revealed the biggest issues this year in the horticulture industry, many of which will be explored at the event. Ask questions here or to matthew.appleby@haymarket.com
