Great atmosphere, strong conversations: IPM ESSEN 2026 sends positive signals for the horticultural industry
“IPM ESSEN is the central international platform for orientation, exchange and future solutions,” summarises Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen. “Networking within the...
Green cities award 2025 – Belgium wins at the international award ceremony, IPM Essen
On 29 January 2026, during an official ceremony at IPM Essen (Germany), the winner of the Green Cities Europe Award 2025 was announced. Belgium...
Minister Dillon approves updated Code of Practice on Access to Part‑Time Working
Minister of State for Small Businesses, Retail and Employment at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Alan Dillon, has signed into law a...
The Future of Apple Growing: Insights from New Zealand
As an Irish fruit research officer, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to New Zealand, a country renowned for its cutting-edge apple industry;...
Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition Launch 2026
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture is pleased to announce that the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026 will open for entries on Sunday,...
28 Billion in fines loom, as Minister admits Ireland is off track on climate...
Reports today confirm that Ireland will miss its climate emissions-cut target by half. This comes as the world struggles to keep global temperatures below...
GLDA Seminar 2026
This year’s speakers reflect a broad spectrum of ways in which designers, horticulturists, and thinkers engage with the living world — from historical gardens...
Teagasc Tree Grafting Training Event
Date: 22 Jan 2026
Event Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Teagasc Ashtown Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15. Eircode: D15 KN3K.
With growing demand for young and semi-mature trees, there...
Seven Nominations for the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026
Seven plants have been nominated for the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026. All exhibitors of IPM with woody plants and perennials could submit...
ILI CPD Webinar | Resilient Urban spaces, nature, and people
In this talk Zac Tudor will be looking at how multifunctional nature-based design solutions can create resilient and adaptive urban centres, which help bring together...
