Historically, commercial horticulture has been associated with semi-intensive market gardening of a largely labour-intensive nature but, certainly by the middle of the 20th century, the industry, worldwide, began to undergo a major change; not only in the more advanced economies of NW Europe and N America but also in those less advanced ones which happen to possess intrinsic advantages such as favourable climatic conditions and low production costs.
A key element central to this whole process of change, underpinned by substantial investment and a general move into greater specialisation, has been the ongoing application of engineering technology.
Aims of the HETG
- To promote Horticultural Engineering within the wider Engineering Profession.
- To make the Horticultural Industry more aware of the importance of engineering to its viability and future development.
- To improve communications within Horticultural Engineering.
- To help Horticultural Engineers in the development their careers.
- To promote Horticultural Engineering as a worthwhile and rewarding career.