HC Print Winter 2017 – Contents
CONTENTS
NEWS
03 Storm Ophelia & Horticulture News
EVENTS
08 Horticulture trade events
BORD BIA
10 All the latest news from Bord Bia
TEAGASC
12 All the latest news from Teagasc
RETAIL
14 ON...
Effective Outsourcing
Landscape estimating specialist, Colm Kenny digs into the pros and cons of using landscape subcontracts
Over the last 10 years or so, the approach of...
All the latest news from Bord Bia
BORD BIA BREXIT BAROMETER
In June Bord Bia released the Brexit Barometer: Industry findings report, route to market, supply chain management, customs & trade, and currency...
What’s Hot?
While we don't doubt the veracity of the Red C research reviewed in the previous article, we decided to ask two of Ireland’s leading...
Bord Bia Study Tour to the USA
Neville Stein shares his insights on the recent industry study tour to the east coast of the US
Many horticulturalists value the opportunity to travel...
No Regrets
Barry Lupton Interviews Philip Moreau
I’m fascinated by passionate people. People who persevere, who ignore the naysayers and the begrudgers and overcome challenges in the pursuit...
‘Malling Centenary’ Showing Growth Potential
Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc soft fruit specialist provides an update on the introduction to the Irish market of the newest strawberry ‘Malling Centenary’
The ‘Malling...
Job News
FITZGERALD NURSERIES INCREASING WORKFORCE ON BACK OF CONTINUOUS IPM SALES SUCCESS
FitzGerald Nurseries will be exhibiting at IPM Essen (23-26 January, 2018) for the 12th time....
Peonies might make the cut
Andy Whelton explores the potential for peonies for the cut flower sector emerging from current applied research work being undertaken on the crop at...
Plastic Blackbird catches Plastic Worm: bringing the National Landscape Strategy down to earth?
In 1964 when I decided to study horticulture at University College Dublin, I had a dream of a career linked to gardens of verdant...