New leaves research in cut foliage – Teagasc
The mild, relative frost-free climate in Southern Ireland is ideal for growing lush, premium foliage and a unique product range has been developed in...
Irelands largest sustainable sourcing event
Karen Tyner, Senior Manager - Food & Beverage Division, Bord Bia - Irish Food Board
Marketplace 2018 will demonstrate Ireland’s unique position as a sustainable...
Growth on the Menu
Mike Neary, Manager of Horticulture with Bord Bia, summarises recent positive research results on Ireland’s foodservice market
Over the past three years, Bord Bia has...
Spring 2018 – Horticulture news
Nangle & Niesen report on UK plant health and biosecurity conference
Ronan Nangle reports for HC on his recent visit to a conference on plant...
Summer 2018 – Horticulture news
International success for Ireland’s garden designers
Garden designer and founder of Outside Options, Alan Rudden received a gold medal for his Life is Rosé by...
SNGR Horti Structures provides support to nurseries after ‘Storm Emma’
Following the devastating snow damage to businesses around the country SNRG Structures have already provided support and repair works to several nurseries. Steve Evans...
EU funded promotions
The EU provides funding (up to 80%) to support the generic promotion of horticulture produce and gardening activity. Earlier this year the EU put...
Tree nurseries & climate change: the impacts – Keith Sacre
Keith Sacre, Sales Director at Barcham Trees shares his thoughts on the impact of climate change on Trees
A number of weeks ago, I attended...
Nursery stock meeting – Teagasc
The spring nursery stock meeting was held in Portlaoise on 7 March. It was very well attended and a lot of good discussions followed,...
Growing pains – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly asks if the time is right for a code of practice for Irish growers
I’ve had a somewhat turbulent relationship...