New momentum for producer organisations – Teagasc
An information meeting on producer organisations organised by DAFM was held in Backweston, Celbridge, Co Kildare on the morning of 6 February. This meeting...
Mushroom exports 2017 – Bord Bia
In 2017 the farmgate value of the mushroom industry was valued at over €121m, producing 68,000 tonnes of mushrooms. The mushroom industry exports 80%...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Una Mcdermott RIP
It is with sadness that we report the death of Una McDermott of Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford and, Dublin, a lecturer at the Waterford Institute of...
Rough terrain no problem for John Deere X950r Direct Collect Diesel Mower
Dublin Grass Machinery is enthusiastic about the new John Deere X950R Direct Collect Diesel Mower. Robert Mitchell tells HC, “ It thrives on hard...
Positive outlook for 2018 from exhibitors at Unichem trade show
There was a large turnout of garden retailers at Unichem’s recent bi-annual event. Over 20 UK companies along with Irish suppliers were exhibiting or...
Collaborative Growth
Independent consultant and Horticulture Industry Forum coordinator, Stiofán Nutty, explains how producer organisations are fostering collaboration and how Storm Emma may have at least...