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Going green means city perks – Michal Slawski

Horticultural Development and Marketing specialist with Bord Bia, Michal Slawski explains why we should be making Irish cities greener Bord Bia, working hand-in-hand with the...
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Stormy waters – Terry O’Regan

Retired landscape horticulturist, Terry O’Regan begins a series of articles reflecting on his adventures in the landscape sector As I commenced this article in early...
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Soil management and regeneration – Brian Murphy

Dr. Brian Murphy explores the challenges facing soil conservation and the role compost can play in soil improvement Soil is a valuable natural resource that...
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Space – The final frontier for profit – Andy Campbell

Andy Campbell suggests how to optimise your retail space for maximum profit “If you can see any backboard, the implication is that space is not...
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Site drainage with an Eco Twist – Féidhlim Harty

Féidhlim Harty explains how to maximise the potential for biodiversity in your next stormwater management project Flood control is very much on the agenda in...
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Integrated weed control is way forward – Greg Collins

Greg Collins, Bayer national account manager for Ireland, explains how taking an integrated approach this season could be the difference between successful and unsuccessful...
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COVID-19 – Support and guidance

The outbreak of COVID-19 has challenged all of us as individuals, as a society and as businesses and employers. There are weeks and potentially...
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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...

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...
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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...