All the latest news from Teagasc
A SPROUT IS NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS
Brussels sprouts aren’t the most popular of vegetables – an annual outing with the Christmas turkey is most...
All the latest news from Bord Bia
BORD BIA SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE ASSURANCE SCHEME
The revision of the current Bord Bia Producer and Pre-packer standard for horticulture is near completion. The updated standard...
Autumn/Winter 2016 – Horticulture news
NEW VENUE FOR EXPANDED HARDWARE SHOW 2017
The Hardware Show 2017, Ireland’s premier trade event for hardware/ DIY retailers and builders merchants takes place on...
HC Summer 2016
CONTENTS
NEWS
03 LATEST HORTICULTURE NEWS
BREXIT NEWS
07 BREXIT- IMPACT ON IRISH HORTICULTURE
Mike Neary, Dermot Callaghan, and Neville Stein share their insights
BORD BIA EZINE
10 All of the latest...
Cultivating cuttings
Dr. Andy Whelton presents an overview of how Ireland’s cut foliage sector is expanding to meet a rising global market
Cut foliage production is an...
Horticulture for human health
Rachel Freeman, assistant lecturer in horticulture at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, shares her knowledge of the social and therapeutic benefits of horticulture
There is...
Mind yourself
Award-winning garden creator, David Shortall shares his thoughts and feelings on how a sector renowned for its therapeutic benefits can take a harsh toll...
Fresh produce, healthy figures
Mike Neary, manager of horticulture at Bord Bia, shares some positive sales figures for Ireland's fresh produce sector
The retail fresh produce market is...
Ireland ’s thriving soft fruit sector
Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Soft Fruit Specialist provides a review of the present situation in the Irish soft fruit industry and its challenges and...
Inside story
Barry Lupton interviews Michael Caffrey
There has been a wealth of recent research demonstrating the benefits of plants in the work environment. Reduced stress levels,...