How green is your business? – John Murphy
John Murphy, respected nurseryman, and owner of Annaveigh Plants reflects on his business practices in light of growing climate change concerns
Having sat watching the...
Why are you in business? – Terry O’Regan
As the owner and operator of BHL Landscape Group, Terry O’Regan reaches retirement, he asks a question we should all consider
As I work my...
Sustainable eating and its impact on the produce sector – Lorcan Bourke
Lorcan Bourke, Sector Manager, Horticulture with Bord Bia explores how rising environmental awareness is impacting consuming habits and the future direction of food production
At...
Mittelstand, lessons from Germany – Dónall Flanagan
Teagasc Nursery Stock Advisor, Dónall Flanagan shares some very useful insights from a recent study tour covering German Nurseries and the Baumschule Technik Trade...
BEST4SOIL: developing a decision support tool to guide crop rotation in Europe –...
Dheeraj S. Rathore and Dr. Michael T. Gaffney from the Horticulture Development Department, Teagasc, Ashtown share results from recent developments of Best4soil, a tool...
Education investments bare fruit – John Mulhern
John Mulhern and the teams from Teagasc Ashtown and the National Botanic Gardens explain how investment in facilities and course offerings are really starting...
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THE INAUGURAL ORIGIN GREEN FARMER AWARDS - HORTICULTURAL PRODUCERS HONOURED
The Origin Green Farmer Awards recognise and reward the exceptional performance of its Sustainable...
Autumn/Winter 2019 – Horticulture news
INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM OF THE IRISH SOCIAL, COMMUNITY & THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE NETWORK
On Friday the 6th of September, more than 70 people from across the...
Making the case for horticulture – Stiofán Nutty
HIF coordinator, Stiofán Nutty explores how changing times may provide an opportunity for those willing to exploit them
Overall 2019 has been a very good...
An emotional business – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly explores how spreading some love on the shop floor can help the bottom line
Those of us of a certain...