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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/

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