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Bees and pesticides: stakeholders to participate in guidance review | EFSA

EFSA is setting up a stakeholder consultative group to support its upcoming review of the guidance on risk assessment of pesticides and bees. The...
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Disruptive technology | FloraCulture International

Few can fail to be tempted by the call of shiny new high-tech kit. And there are compelling reasons for growers to invest, says...

Nations join Expo 2019 Beijing opening ceremony in common cause of ‘Live Green Live...

The spectacular opening ceremony of Expo 2019 Beijing took place on April 29th, 2019 in the Yanqing district of Beijing in China. The Expo...
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GreenTech 2019 addresses crop production challenges

GreenTech 2019 will feature an all-new knowledge programme which will take place on 11, 12 and 13 June at RAI Amsterdam. With this programme,...
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Horticulture in Politics – Work Permits Data: 18 Apr 2019: Written answers.

Written answers Thursday, 18 April 2019 Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Work Permits Data John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) Link to this: Individually | In context 148. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise...
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AIPH Award goes to the Netherlands at closing of 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has presented a special honorary award to the City of Almere, the Netherlands for its garden and...
Beotanics is growing international reputation for innovation in niche food crop production across the world, is investing Û1 million in a new Research & Development Centre which includes a plant science laboratory, plant quarantine and R&D greenhouse at its headquarters in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny. Pictured at the investment announcement were CEO and founder, Pat FitzGerald and European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan. For more, visit www.beotanics.com Picture Dylan Vaughan.

€1 million investment at niche crop expert firm, Beotanics

Beotanics, an Irish firm, with a growing international reputation for innovation in niche food crop production across the world, is investing €1 million in...
Glanbia CountryLife has launched its first ever Plant Pink campaign in all 14 of its award-winning garden centres across Leinster and Munster. It wants everyone to buy a special Pink Dianthus, to become more breast cancer aware and to support the fundraising drive. CountryLife will donate €2 to Breast Cancer Ireland for every limited edition Pink Dianthus sold. Members of the public can also support the initiative by logging on to the store’s website, www.countrylife.ie Pictured at the campaign launch at Glanbia CountryLife in Castlecomer, Kilkenny, were Jess Kelly, Glanbia CountryLife; Teresa Walsh, Horticulturalist at Glanbia CountryLife in Castlecomer and Nuala Young, Young Nurseries in Co Limerick.

Plant Pink and raise funds for Breast Cancer Ireland, Glanbia CountryLife urges

Gardeners and plant-lovers are being urged to ‘Plant Pink’ over the coming months in an all-out effort to raise awareness of and needed funds...
Group photo of the AIPH Sustainability Conference speakers and panel guests: Back left to right: Peter Vaughan, Jose van der Klauw, Jeroen Oudheusden, Middle row left to right: Johan Thans, Dr David Bek, Brett Avery, Elise Wieringa, Tim Briercliffe, Bottom left to right: Professor Charles Hall, Sven Hoping, Martin Simmons.

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...
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DAFM Brexit – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Phytosanitary Certificate? A: A Phytosanitary Certificate is a legal document issued by the NPPO (National Plant Protection Organisation) of the country of...