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Preparing for Brexit
From January 1, 2021, the transition period will end and the UK will become classified as a ‘Third Country’ (non- EU). This...
Bring on the Blend – Bord Bia
The three year EU co-financed ‘Mushrooms Complement Everything’ promotion campaign in the UK and Ireland comes to a close in January 2021. With an...
Living with Pests and Diseases – Terry O’Regan
Retired landscape horticulturist, Terry O’Regan, continues his series of articles reflecting on his adventures in the landscape sector.
When a severe storm is at its...
Bonsai in Ireland: A Very Bright Future – Michael Guerin & Dr. Karen
Bonsai cultivation is an often misunderstood practice, here Michael Guerin and Dr. Karen O’Hanlon attempt to explain what drives the passion for little trees.
The...
New strawberry varieties entering the market
Dr Eamonn Kehoe discusses some of the new strawberry varieties that are making their way onto the soft fruit market.
The variety ‘Malling Centenary’ is...
Humble Hydrangea – Dónall Flanagan
Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery Stock / Ornamentals Specialised Advisor explains how Hydrangea producers are adapting to increasing demand for novelty colours and long flowering...
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...
Blooming Wildflower Sales for Design by Nature
Design By Nature, Ireland's long-established Irish wildflower grower, is celebrating another great year of increasing sales and customer numbers.
Sandro Cafolla, founder of Design By...
Preparing for BREXIT – Michal Slawski
Michal Slawski outlines Bord Bia’s Brexit action plan for the horticulture industry.
The departure of the UK from the European Union on December 31, will...
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Teagasc Mushroom Picking Technology Webinars
Mushroom growers face the constant challenge of recruiting and retaining staff to harvest crops. Labour accounts for one-third of a...