Celebrate strawberry season – Bord Bia
‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ launched w/c May 18 and will run right through to September 2020. A revised COVID-19 response means that this year the...
Integrated pest management of aphids in potato crops – CAFRE
One critical factor in the production of high-quality seed potatoes is the prevention of the spread of the virus in the crop. Controlling aphids,...
Key industry stakeholder discuss plastics in ornamental horticulture
On 2nd April 2019, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) brought together key industry players in the coastal town of Noordwijk, the Netherlands, for...
Go with your gut! – Bord Bia
David Cullen, Strategic Insight and Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
When it comes to nutrition our heart, muscles, bones and even our teeth...
Severe storm caused devastating damage to horticulture growers across Ireland
Ireland’s horticulture sector has suffered a major blow following a series of severe storms that swept across the country, leaving widespread destruction in their...
Preparations for IPM ESSEN 2022 are in full swing
From January 25-28, Messe Essen will once again be the meeting place and innovation platform for the international green sector.
The advisory board of the...
New TV series ‘Food Matters’ explores Ireland’s Food Sustainability & Climate Emergency
A brand new six-part documentary TV series ‘Food Matters’ presented by GIY Founder Michael Kelly is set to air on RTÉ One from Wednesday,...
ICL’s new organic based fertiliser to be launched at BTME
ICL is looking forward to welcoming visitors to its interactive stand at BTME 2022 (Purple Zone 426) where the team will be talking all...
Positive outlook for fresh mushrooms – Bord Bia
Michal Slawski, Horticulture Department, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
Fresh mushroom retail sales continue to perform well in the UK, up 4% in value...
Size Matters
Alberto Ramos Luz assesses the most important physiological and environmental factors impacting apple size.
Apple fruit size is an important factor from a commercial point...
