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Horticultural Development Council (HDC)
The HDC's aim is to strengthen the competitive position of British Horticulture through effective research and technology interaction and, in particular:
- To identify and fund scientific research and development appropriate to the ongoing needs of the horticultural industry.
- To improve and maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of horticultural research and development
- To ensure integration with Government and other research funding organisations.
- To communicate the results effectively.
- To develop, in British horticultural industries, an awareness of the contribution research and development can make to improve their efficiency and competitiveness.
- To ensure accountability for expenditure on horticultural research and development.
Note: From 1st April 2003 the Apples and Pears Research Council (APRC) merged with the HDC.
Contact details:
Horticultural Development Council
Bradbourne House
East Malling
Kent
ME19 6DZ
Tel: +44 (0)1732 848383
Fax: +44 (0)1732 848498
Email: hdc@hdc.org.uk
Internet: http://www.hdc.org.uk/