Tag: Horticulture
German Political Storm around Glyphosate Issue
Donal Denvir, Düsseldorf Office, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
A major political row has erupted in Germany around the use of the herbicide, glyphosate....
Glyphosate decision welcome news for UK, NFU says
The uncertainty surrounding the future of glyphosate has finally ended after EU member states voted to reauthorise its use for five years.
At a meeting...
Biodiversity Indicators 2017 report published
The National Biodiversity Indicators: 2017 Status & Trends report is launched, designed to summarise trends in the health of our species, landscapes, and seascapes,...
IPM ESSEN 2018 lures visitors with attractive supporting programme
Future Congress on Horticulture and Landscaping Takes Place at Messe Essen for the Second Time
With its fully comprehensive range of products on offer along...
Food Wise Conference 2017: Challenge, Ambition, Opportunity “Ní neart go cur...
Commenting at the end of the Food Wise 2017 conference, which saw over 500 stakeholders gather in Croke Park to discuss the strategy for...
The ‘Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme’ is launched
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr. Michael Creed T.D., and the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Mr. Eoghan Murphy...
Mayo national park to expand by 50% with land transfer
A major land acquisition is to increase the size of Ballycroy National Park in Co Mayo by almost 50%.
Lands owned by Coillte are being transferred...
Tasty One Top – John Stanley
Launched in November 2017, this could be a game changer. BuzzFeed and GE have developed a smart cooking appliance that retails for $149 US.
The cooker is...
The Organic Centre looks to 2018
Gardening and Growing is the foundation of food education
Food education is on everyone’s agenda: From Jamie Oliver to Bord Bia’s Food Dudes programme, from...
Consumers’ Concerns for 2018 – Bord Bia
Amy Bond, Assistant Librarian, and Information Specialist, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
At a recent event in Dublin, Richard Cope of Mintel presented...