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GreenTech Summit outlines horticulture’s future in 2028

GreenTech Amsterdam will open its doors again for the third time from 12 - 14 June. The GreenTech Summit will take place on 11 June 2018,...
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Check out the expanding range at O’Dowd Roses & Nurseries – GLAS stand F1

Caroline O’Dowd will be on hand with the O’Dowd team at GLAS, showcasing an ever-expanding range of roses that now includes over 250 varieties....
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Paying a premium for the planet: Dutch consumers more willing to spend extra on...

Ellen Codd, Amsterdam office, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board With the rise in the importance of healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness, Dutch consumers...
The MASTER research project, a Horizon 2020 Innovation Action, was launched at the Teagasc food research centre, Ashtown, Dublin today, Thursday 17th January. Pictured at the launch of the €11 million project were Professor Frank O Mara, Dr Sinead Waters, Dr Paul Cotter and Dr Fiona Brennan, Teagasc . This ambitious research project involves 31 leading European and international academic and industry teams with participants from 13 EU Member States, 2 Associated Countries and 1 international partner.

Master project receives €11 million euro in funding for microbiome applications for food chain...

The MASTER project is a Horizon 2020 Innovation Action being coordinated by Dr. Paul Cotter at Teagasc, which has received EU funding of nearly...
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DAFM Brexit – Wood Packaging Material

Wood packaging material such as pallets, crates and dunnage, that move between third countries is regulated under ISPM 15 (international standard for phytosanitary measure). ...
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National Berry Seminar focus on ‘Malling Centenary’ – Teagasc

There was a large attendance at the National Berry Seminar held in Ashtown recently. The highlight of the event were talks by Adam Whitehouse and...
BordBia

Potatoes Remain Most Important Vegetable Carbohydrate in Britain

In Great Britain, potatoes are the second most popular carbohydrate consumed in the home (after bread), with over 53 million people eating...

Minister Doyle Launches DAFM Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy

The Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, T.D., today launched DAFM’s Plant Health and Biosecurity Strategy This strategy outlines the importance...
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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...
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CAFRE encourages Food Innovation during COVID-19

Covid-19 has impacted the NI food sector, as companies across Northern Ireland have modified production lines to adhere to government guidelines. They have consolidated...