Innovative bee delivery tech helps strawberries fight botrytis
An innovative bee delivery system that builds up the natural immunity of plants to various fungal diseases, including Botrytis, a global threat to fresh fruit...
Fingal sets out ambitions to increase tree cover across county
Fingal County Council has unveiled a new 10-year strategy it hopes will help boost the number of trees across north Dublin and ensure that...
HTA Ornamental Management Committee calls for clear communication on Border Control Points
With the introduction of Border Control Points (BCPs) happening on 1 July 2022, the horticulture industry is doing all it can to prepare for...
Rhododendron Week at National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Rhododendron Week: 2 – 10 April 2022
Events brought to you by the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland and the Office of Public Works.
In early...
Tender: Multi party framework agreement for pitch maintenance and open space pitch construction
Horticulture Connected feature tenders for jobs in Ireland’s public sector suitable for candidates from the horticulture industry.
This tender comes from South Dublin County Council,...
Outstanding achievements of BIGGA members and supporters recognised at BTME
A turf educator known as the ‘grandfather of greenkeeper education’ and credited with helping establish training opportunities for those working on golf courses was...
AIPH welcomes Mancini Worldwide to its Preferred Partner Programme
International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) introduces the networking services of Mancini Worldwide to its Preferred Partner Programme.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH),...
ICL to lease Bord na Móna plant
ICL has secured an agreement with Bord na Móna which will expand its operations in Ireland and enable the company to supply sustainable growing...
IFA says ban on below-cost selling needed to safeguard future of Horticulture sector
A report prepared by economist Jim Power - 'Retail Price Compression Threatens the Viability of Irish Horticulture' - details the intense pressure put upon...
Peter O’Brien and Sons Landscaping launch BioSense
Peter O’Brien and Sons Landscaping, Nature+ and a number of business owners have launched a new project called BioSense.
“We’ve been working on this for...