Affiliations

AuSHS maintains some strong and developing affiliations with other societies and organisations throughout the world. Some of these affiliations are, in effect, partnerships involving shared functions and joint membership(at discount rates).

The following is a list of these affiliated organisations with a description and contact details:

International Society for Horticultural Science ISHS was established in 1957 and is based at Leuven in Belgium. Present membership is in the order of 2,200 people from 83 different countries. Australia is a country member, affiliated through AuSHS. Recently, ISHS and AuSHS have agreed to offer a joint membership scheme, with a reciprocal 10% discount on membership fees. Joint science and technical meetings between ISHS and AuSHS are an example of the two societies working together.
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology AIAST is committed to promoting the advancement of Australian agriculture by providing products and services to its members that enhance career development and by formulating policies on agricultural issues. A key benefit to members is the opportunity to receive professional recognition through the Certified Practising Agriculturist accreditation (CPAg). Many members of AuSHS are also members of AIAST and a discounted joint membership scheme is under negotiation.
Horticulture Australia Ltd HAL is a statutory authority of the Australian Department of Primary Industry and Energy. HAL is the research arm of the Australian horticutural industries responsible for the cooordination and funding of R&D at the national level to improve industy's efficiency and effectiveness. In 1997/98, HAL distributed over $A30 million for R&D on behalf of industry. HAL and AuSHS share the objective of sustaining and enhancing the under-pinning science that will support the Australian horticultural industry. HAL (in partnership with Elders) has developed a new website, which specifically outlines research projects supported by the Corporation.
American Society for Horticultural Science ASHS was established in 1903 for the promotion of science in horticulture. ASHS is a large Society with 5000 members from all USA states and more than 100 countries. Some members of ASHS, including their current president, Prof Adel Kader, have attended AuSHS conferences as keynote speakers.
Australian Society of Plant Physiologists Inc. ASPP promotes plant science in Australia, and provides professional contact within the community of teachers and researchers in plant physiology. It runs an annual conference for presentation of new research to participating delegates, and as a venue for symposia that attracts both specialist and more general audiences. ASPP has a close affiliation with the Australian Journal of Plant Physiology. In addition, it publishes its own newsletter Phytogen 3-4 times a year. The Australian Society of Plant Physiologists was founded on 19 August 1958. Membership is open to professionally qualified people with an interest in plant function. Present membership exceeds 700 and comprises full-time professional scientists and teachers, research students, retired professionals, corresponding members and one life member.	ASPP
New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science NZIAHS is an incorporated society, governed by a National Council of elected members and supported by a paid secretariat. Regional activities are organized by nine local committees. With nearly 800 members, NZIAHS is the result of the recent amalgamation of the New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science and the New Zealand Horticultural Society. NZIAHS is a proactive, independent group working for the continued development of agriculture and horticulture in New Zealand. NZIAHS regularly addresses political issues and makes submissions on areas that affect agricultural and horticultural and science policies.