Shaping the Future of the Nursery Stock Industry
Innovations in Sustainability, Succession, and Pest Management
Join us for an insightful and timely seminar designed for professionals in the horticulture and nursery industries. Our comprehensive program will explore key topics impacting the future of the sector, from cutting-edge research to practical action plans.
Date: 30 October 2024
Event Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Teagasc Ashtown, Ashtown, Dublin 15
Eircode: D15 KN3K
This seminar is packed with expert insights, including:
- Sustainability in horticulture – how local authorities are shaping the future using environmentally friendly plant options
Paula O’Rourke, Climate Action Coordinator, Kildare Co. Co. - Inspect the Beyond Peat research trials
Dr Akinson Tumbure, Beyond Peat Post Doc - Native plants and invasive species, what are the drivers for change and where will it bring us
Dr Noeleen Smyth, Environmental Horticulture Lecturer, UCD - Succession & Inheritance Action Plan
Kevin Connolly Teagasc Financial Management Specialist - Mites and aphids- Successful control with biological agents
David Davidson, Koppert - Latest information and regulatory developments from Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
- Conor McGee and Mary Canty – Pest Risk and Surveillance
- John Eivers – Plant Trade
- Sinéad Mulcahy – Horticulture Grants
This seminar offers an excellent opportunity to stay ahead of industry changes, network with professionals, and gain valuable knowledge that will help your business thrive in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
Don’t miss out on this must-attend event!
Continuous Professional Development points will be awarded by IASIS for this event.
