About IPPS Great Britain & Ireland

IPPS is an international association of plant production professionals whose primary purpose is to advance the art and science of growing plants, and to disseminate knowledge throughout the global community from and to those engaged in plant production. 

From its inception in 1951, when a group of seventy plant propagators met to share their knowledge and form the Society, IPPS has broadened into an international forum for sharing knowledge, information, skills and resources that improve the productivity and professionalism of its members right across the globe.

IPPS has a worldwide membership of more than 2000 and the membership is currently organized into eight geographic regions (around the world - please see IPPS International Pages) 

IPPS opens doors...

For Growers...

  • IPPS is a recognised cost effective professional body and as such is allowable against tax
  • Membership gives added professional status to your business
  • Membership can give you the opportunity to gauge how your business is performing in relation to others
  • You can keep up to date with industry trends and increase your professional knowledge long after you have left college
  • The warm welcome and good social networking at conferences and regional visits makes IPPS a pleasure to belong to

For Students...

  • Membership of a recognised professional body that enhances your career opportunities and is allowable against tax
  • Access to specialist web based papers from researchers and growers worldwide 
  • You can have a good time visiting some of the best nurseries, learn, and network at our regional technical visits national and international conferences. 
  • Meet other members and obtain advice from professional growers who are experts in their field
  • IPPS has International travel grants/bursaries available to both Students and Growers