Tag: growers
Bord Bia – Gardening in Ireland 2017 – Teagasc Advisory
The latest market research by Bord Bia was presented by Grace Binchy at Glas. The presentation can be found here. I was very impressed by the...
Nursery stock & ornamentals newsletter August 2017 – Teagasc Advisory
August is often the time folk turn to holidays and it's no different for nursery growers and their customers. Some growers have remained busy...
Glee Green Heart grows again for 2017
Reflecting Glee’s ongoing growth, the show’s Green Heart is set to welcome its largest ever a number of exhibitors including a wealth of returning and new names....
Stories and inspiration the running theme of Plantarium
With barely two weeks to go, exhibitors and the Plantarium organisation are busy preparing for a successful trade fair for the 35th time. "All...
AIPH calls on the Best Growers of Finished Plants and Trees
Finished plant and tree growers from all over the world are invited to compete for Gold in the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)...
Core Business
Barry Lupton interviews Con Trass
The Traas family have been growing fruit for over 200 years. When Willem and Ali Traas found themselves running out of space...
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SEVEN A DAY FRESH PRODUCE PROMOTION
Earlier this year the Department of Health launched a revised version of the food pyramid which indicated that everyone...
A Blooming Sector: Can Irish growers make the cut?
Renowned independent florist, Ruth Monahan shares her joy and frustration about the Irish cut flower sector and sets out a simple strategy for the...
Growth in Europe
Teagasc nursery stock/ornamentals advisor, Dónall Flanagan reports from IPM Essen and recent nursery study tour to the Netherlands and Germany
This was the first Teagasc...
Perennial Passion
Barry Lupton interviews Tim Schram
Ireland’s founding nursery businesses were family-run affairs. And while this remains the case for the majority, subsequent generations have been...