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Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket® from Frank P Matthews has been crowned this year as Best in Show at the New Plant Awards on the...
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Meet the robots that can pick and plant better than we can – BBC...
It seems there are few jobs robots can't do these days, even the most delicate jobs, like picking asparagus or potting plant seedlings.
But they're...
Project Ireland 2040 – Empowering communities for climate action
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D., has today launched the Climate Action priority of Project Ireland 2040 “Empowering Communities for...
Come strawberry picking with robots – BBC News
A shortage of migrant fruit-pickers is driving demand for robotic alternatives, say strawberry producers.
Some of these prototype machines pick, others snip, but all claim...
HTA | Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket(R) takes best in show at New Plant Awards
Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket® from Frank P Matthews has been crowned this year as Best in Show at the New Plant Awards on the...
Crop estimate with new Iphone X from HortiKey
Wim Roest, branch manager at RedStar, received his ticket to the future from Andreas Hofland, General Manager at HortiKey. With the trade fair promotion...
2018 Innovert winners at Salon Du Vegetal
In may's beginning, you not less than 60 novelties nominated for the Innovert Novelties Competition. Today, we reveal to you the winning products. Discover the...
New food apps offer opportunities for food & drink producers – Bord Bia
Emma Gill, Marketing Advisor USA, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
As technology continues to become an increasingly important part of our lives, new food...
Great boost for horticulture in Ireland – Stiofán Nutty
Recently, the new Teagasc Horticulture, Forestry, and Education Facility at its campus in Ashtown, Dublin was officially opened. This is a wonderful new facility, involving a...
GreenTech Amsterdam concludes spectacular third edition
GreenTech 2018 was a successful event covering three days packed with energy, business and knowledge-sharing. Exhibitors were enthusiastic about the larger numbers of decision...
Good mood food – Bord Bia
Amy Bond, Assistant Librarian, and Information Specialist, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
In this always-on, fast-paced modern world, consumers’ lives are becoming increasingly...
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LANDSCAPE
Philadelphia Flower Show 2018 Entrance Garden designed with SketchUp – Video
Join Dan Brown (http://sketchuptrainer.com) and Gary Radin (http://garyradin.com) as they talk about the inspiration for and fabrication of the entrance exhibit to the world's...
GLDA – Five Seasons, the gardens of Piet Oudolf
The GLDA are delighted to host a film documentary Five Seasons, the gardens of Piet Oudolf. The film was directed by Thomas Piper, a filmmaker...
GARDEN RETAIL
HTA | Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket(R) takes best in show at New Plant Awards
Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket® from Frank P Matthews has been crowned this year as Best in Show at the New Plant Awards on the...
Shiva Productions present “Meet me in the Gardens” at the National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin are delighted to host a unique theatrical experience from the makers of “Angels in the Park.”
Will Medical student, Finn,...
ORNAMENTALS
HTA | Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket(R) takes best in show at New Plant Awards
Laburnum anagyroides Yellow Rocket® from Frank P Matthews has been crowned this year as Best in Show at the New Plant Awards on the...
2018 Innovert winners at Salon Du Vegetal
In may's beginning, you not less than 60 novelties nominated for the Innovert Novelties Competition. Today, we reveal to you the winning products. Discover the...
FRESH PRODUCE
Meet the robots that can pick and plant better than we can – BBC...
It seems there are few jobs robots can't do these days, even the most delicate jobs, like picking asparagus or potting plant seedlings.
But they're...
Come strawberry picking with robots – BBC News
A shortage of migrant fruit-pickers is driving demand for robotic alternatives, say strawberry producers.
Some of these prototype machines pick, others snip, but all claim...
SPORTS TURF
Getting ready for GLAS at Citywest July 19
GLAS is a unique one-day opportunity for professionals in horticulture, sportsturf, grounds maintenance and garden retail.
Taking place in Citywest Events Centre on July 19th, GLAS is proudly supported by Bord...
SALTEX 2018 visitor registration now open
Event organisers have announced that visitor registration for SALTEX 2018 is now officially open at www.iogsaltex.com.
SALTEX 2018, Europe’s largest annual event for groundscare...
EDUCATION
Great boost for horticulture in Ireland – Stiofán Nutty
Recently, the new Teagasc Horticulture, Forestry, and Education Facility at its campus in Ashtown, Dublin was officially opened. This is a wonderful new facility, involving a...
Teagasc and Musgrave join forces to fund a 4-year PhD to ensure safer food...
Most people will be familiar with the horse-meat scandal. Could this have been foreseen? Could it have been prevented? In what way was it...
ENVIRONMENT
Project Ireland 2040 – Empowering communities for climate action
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D., has today launched the Climate Action priority of Project Ireland 2040 “Empowering Communities for...
Talking Timber 2018: where forest owners meet timber buyers
Two timber marketing days, “Talking Timber” are being organised by Teagasc to take place this month. Forest owners will have the opportunity to meet...
Glyphosate: safety of residue levels reviewed | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has completed its review of the maximum levels of glyphosate that are legally permitted to be present in food. The review is based...
MACHINERY
Getting ready for GLAS at Citywest July 19
GLAS is a unique one-day opportunity for professionals in horticulture, sportsturf, grounds maintenance and garden retail.
Taking place in Citywest Events Centre on July 19th, GLAS is proudly supported by Bord...
SALTEX – driving new leads year round
Since SALTEX 2017 took place at the NEC, Birmingham in November last year, a number of exhibitors are still generating business as a direct...
Recruitment crisis – Joseph Blair
Ireland’s recovering horticulture sector is facing a problem it hasn’t had to deal with for over a decade: a hiring shortage. Joseph Blair of...