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Catch the Buzz, The Value of Bees and Diversity

Noeleen Smyth describes how increasing the success of pollinating insects delivers benefits for farmers, horticultural growers and biodiversity simultaneously   The news these days can be...

A Quiet & Colourful Revolution

Susan Lynch and The Flower Farmers of Ireland make the case for Irish flowers by Irish Growers   A quiet revolution is underway. There’s never been...

Leaf No Waste

The Situation We See  How many of the food products on display at the supermarket, including fresh fruit and vegetables, are placed in sealed and packaged...

Horticulture, Education and Community, In Blakestown Drive, Dublin 15

In 2016, Rachel Freeman wrote of the role of horticultural education within communities in Ireland and the wide ranging benefits for community, students and...

Strategic Supplier Relationships – Why are they important?

Andy Campbell advocates a partnership based approach to build strong supplier relationships   Over recent years, the supply base within the gardening industry has consolidated somewhat, with...

Farm Walks

After a visit to the Inishowen peninsula, Féidhlim Harty is hopeful for the integration of sustainable farming practices and the protection of watercourses   Last month,...

Going for Gold

With Irish eyes turning to Tokyo for the Olympics this summer Pat Fitzgerald discusses his winning mix in Japan with Dónall Flanagan of Teagasc   Most...
Maze / Horticulture

Mentor Maze?

Terry O’Regan on the benefits of having a trusted business advisor   Becoming self-employed, a desire to have control over an enterprise is high on the...

Museum in a Garden

Landscape designer Nicola Haines describes the inception and creation of a new public garden in Limerick city centre which opened at the end of...

Harnessing Natural Products

In this article, Karen O’Hanlon describes the numerous trials, using seaweed as a crop biostimulant, taking place across Ireland   A number of natural marine products...