Young Horticulturist of the Year 2018 Finals
The Grand Final is to be held at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show on Saturday 28 April, where eight of the brightest young talent in...
Recruitment crisis – Joseph Blair
Ireland’s recovering horticulture sector is facing a problem it hasn’t had to deal with for over a decade: a hiring shortage. Joseph Blair of...
School programmes – Bord Bia
The EU School Fruit and Vegetables scheme is implemented in Ireland through the Food Dudes programme. The Food Dudes programme is an evidence-based incentivised ...
Fusarium meeting at Ashtown – Teagasc
An unusual meeting took place at Ashtown on 16 February. Unusual in that only one small group of growers were invited – lettuce producers...
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin delighted to host ‘Three Threads’
On 3 September 1907, Frederick William Moore (1857-1949), Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin addressed the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), London. His lecture...
The Horticulture community is mourning the death of college lecturer Una McDermott – Funeral...
It is with sad news that we report the death of Una McDermott Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford / Dublin who lectured at W.I.T, Kildalton College &...
Employment rights and conditions – Annual leave (Ireland)
Introduction
Rules
Calculating annual leave
How to apply
Where to apply
Introduction
Your entitlement to annual leave or holidays from work is set out in...
Migrant workers (Ireland)
Employment permits
Coming to Ireland - tax and social insurance
Important information for those coming to work in Ireland about tax issues of residence, domicile, double...
Grants for Horticulturists – Chartered Institute of Horticulture
The “Grants for Horticulturists” original website was created, established and managed by Dr. Henry Oakeley and Graham Smith and supported by the RHS since...
SALTEX College Cup winners enjoy Six Nations experience
After winning the SALTEX College Cup for the second year running, students from CAFRE College in Antrim, Northern Ireland, enjoyed an unforgettable experience of...