Ministers announce the opening of the 2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., together with his colleague Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and...
More Power To You
The tree nursery sector in Ireland has been developing over many years. It has the characteristics of a modern, technical industry, competing at the...
UK’s Leading Biochar start-up Launches Pioneering Project to Save Britain’s Ash Trees
The UK’s leading biochar start-up, Earthly Biochar, has announced the launch of its government-funded pioneering project to try and save Britain’s Ash trees. There...
Minister Heydon launches new Chainsaw Safety Video
A new chainsaw safety video officially launched today, Wednesday 18 October, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
From Trees to Treasures: Exhibition Showcases Ireland’s Expertise in Furniture Making
Farmleigh Gallery will host the Trees to Treasures exhibition this summer, showcasing the exceptional quality of education being delivered by the National Centre for Excellence in...
Following my dream career in horticulture
Eliot Barden, Aftercare, Apprenticeship and Training Manager for Majestic Trees, UK, was crowned AIPH Young International Grower of the Year 2023 at IPM Essen,...
Great oaks from little acorns grow:
The Office of Public Works (OPW) today welcomed local school children to the Iveagh Gardens as part of Tree Week 2023, inviting them to...
There are many factors to consider when planting trees to combat climate change
It is estimated that more than 5,000 billion trees existed on Earth up to two centuries ago. Over the past 200 years alone, some...
Teagasc – Tree grafting workshop
With growing demand for young and semi-mature trees there is scope for new entrants in the potentially lucrative sector. The amenity sector has seen...
Ash Breeding for Tolerance to Dieback Disease in Ireland
European common ash (Fraxinus excelsior; Irish: Fuinseóg) is one of the most important native broadleaf tree species of our hedgerows and traditional woodlands. The...