Energia’s Get Ireland Growing campaign returns for 2022
This year Energia Get Ireland Growing aims to sow the seed of community food growing by giving away 300 community growing starter kits across Ireland...
Horticultural input price inflation continues to squeeze growers’ margins
According to Teagasc, horticulture crop input prices have risen significantly in the past twelve months since March 2021, initially due to external macroeconomic factors,...
Weed Control of seed beds and tree lines
With fewer selective weed control options it is important to maximise the efficiency of weed control options. Where grasses have not been controlled in...
Plant growth regulators -drench, sprench or spray
Growth Regulators Using growth regulators throughout the growing season is an excellent method for controlling plant size during production, but also is very helpful...
Soil Testing and Field Nutrition
Soil testing should be completed as soon as possible if not already done. Lime and fertiliser application are best based on good data, matching...
Plant protection products
Updates for 2022 have yet to be released. The main loss I am aware of for 2022 will be Systhane and Indoxacarb.
Systhane (Myclobutanil) is...
Horticulture Crop Input Price Inflation
Teagasc have just circulated the Horticulture Crop Input Price Inflation which is an update from the document that was published in late October 2021....
Frost protection
As bud burst is becoming earlier each year, due to climate change, we need to be prepared for the greater likelihood of a damaging...
Sneak peek programme GreenTech Amsterdam 2022
GreenTech Amsterdam is ready to bring the horticulture industry back together again from 14 to 16 June at RAI Amsterdam. At this 5th edition,...
IFA calls for further clarification on horticulture aid package
IFA Field Vegetable and Protected Crops Vice Chairman Martin Flynn said the Govt aid package for horticulture is a positive step, but soft fruit...
