Currency exchange rates help importers as UK growers seek export opportunities

摘要

In January, some of the UK ornamental horticulture industry turns its thoughts to the continent to look at export opportunities and for new plants and products.Strong sterling along with the corresponding weaker dollar and euro are helping importers of plants for retailing in the UK as well as the likes of Irish exporter Fitz-Gerald Nurseries.Co Kilkenny-based Fitz-Gerald Nurseries owner Pat FitzGerald says exports sold in euros are in a favourable position, while Hayloft Plants' Derek Jarman says that as an importer the present exchange rate helps him too.