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...
Biochar potential – Drs. Karen O’Hanlon, Munoo Prasad
Drs. Karen O’Hanlon and Munoo Prasad explore the exciting potential of Biochar as a plant growth promoter
Biochar is a carbonaceous product obtained by...
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...
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...
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...
HC Print Autumn/Winter 2019 Contents
Contents
NEWS
03 Horticulture News
IN PICTURES
06 Photos from Horticulture events
TEAGASC
08 All the latest news from Teagasc
EVENTS
10 Horticulture trade events
BORD BIA
12...
The therapeutic use of horticulture in Ireland: Symposium report – Rachel Freeman
Rachel Freeman, lecturer in horticulture at Technological University Dublin, reviews the recent inaugural symposium on the use, benefits and future development of social and...
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...
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...
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...