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Sean Sheridan, Glennon Brothers discusses various timber qualities at Talking Timber 2018 in New Ross, Wexford

High prices prompt positive mood at Talking Timber 2018

Teagasc’s recent Talking Timber events combined a mini-conference, an outdoor timber demonstration with a large trade stand area. The events are now in their...
In one such protest, Delhi residents hugged trees that were to be cut. Image copyright: GETTY IMAGES

How the people of Delhi saved 16,000 trees from the axe – BBC News

A citizen-led movement in India's capital Delhi has successfully halted the cutting of more than 16,000 trees in the city. The BBC's Nikita Mandhani...
Origin green programme

The world’s to-do list – Bord Bia

Katie Reilly, Assistant Brand Manager, Origin Green, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was agreed by 193...
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HTA Plant Show 2018 – Teagasc Advisory – Nursery Stock & Ornamentals Newsletter...

The HTA plant and nursery stock trade show were held June 19th to 20th outside Coventry. The new plants section is always the key interest at the...
Dail Chamber

Horticulture Politics – Supports for vegetable producers

Written answers Thursday, 5 July 2018 Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Horticulture Sector Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) Link to this: Individually | In context 298. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food...

Growth in out-of-home consumption and snacking in France – Bord Bia

Katie Campbell, Paris Office, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board As highlighted in a previous Bord Bia Food Alert from January, the average French consumer spends 68%...
Pellenc-Airion

Pellenc Airion helps maintain tranquility at Bodnant Estate

Pellenc Airion helps maintain Tranquility at Bodnant Estate. John Rippin, head gardener at the stunning Bodnant Estate in North Wales, believes that his battery-powered Airion hand...
ITB student working with plants

Student work placement at ITB horticulture

ITB’s second-year Horticulture students are currently on work placement with a wide range of Horticultural businesses in Ireland and further afield. Work placement is...
The Learning Theatres lineup at GLAS

The Learning Theatres lineup at GLAS on July 19th

It is now only one week until Ireland’s largest horticulture trade show – GLAS. The Garden Landscaping and Amenity Sportsturf event returns to Dublin, on Thursday, July...
Earthworms

What is a healthy soil? – CAFRE

A healthy soil is vital to ensure both high grass and crop yields and environmental protection through carbon sequestration. Soil health can be defined...