Unsolicited Seeds from outside the EU – DAFM
Over the last number of weeks, DAFM received reports from members of the public who received packets of seeds which they hadn’t ordered from...
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‘MALLING CENTENARY’ STRAWBERRY FARM WALK
Strawberry production in Ireland has seen a significant change in recent years with the introduction of the variety ‘Malling Centenary’....
Tree Nursery Open Day
Michal Slawski, reports on the recent socially distanced open day at Nangle & Niesen’s wholesale tree nursery in Aherla, County Cork.
Nangle & Niesen’s annual...
A new horizon for horticulture at UCD
As the incidence of Covid-19 disease in the country continues to diminish the number of track and trace centres required have been reduced. As...
Welcome to the upside-down – John Paul Prior
John Paul Prior shares his reflections on life during the lockdown
As I sit in the latest incarnation of my home office; my back against...
Permaculture – not just for Hippies – Féidhlim Harty
Féidhlim Harty explores the marriage of science and art that brought about an ethical and principled design revolution.
Permaculture; that’s, like, organic gardening but with...
Snapshot: Horticulture sector reacts to COVID-19
Members of our Horticulture community and our partners share strategies, thoughts and insight during the Coronavirus storm
GARDEN RETAIL IS VITAL TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING
“Non-essential...
Shothole study makes new discoveries – Helen Grogan
Helen Grogan shares Teagasc/UCD research findings into one of the most visible Cherry Laurel diseases
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an important plant species for...
International Year of Plant Heath 2020 Update – DAFM
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Ireland’s International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) activities are being extended until June 2021. This is also the case at...
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POTATOES, PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED
Bord Bia is joining promotional agencies in France and Belgium to promote fresh potatoes among European millennials. The EU-funded campaign,...