Tag: Horticulture
Wimbledon strawberry grower speaks to the OFC
What does the cancellation of Wimbledon mean for their only strawberry grower, Hugh Lowe Farms Ltd in Kent? And how will the labour shortage,...
Joint call for extraordinary and urgent support to the European flower...
In an unprecedented move, a united coalition of 9 European -based organizations, representing all segments and sub-sectors of the flower & live plants sector...
Cities struggling to boost urban tree cover – BBC News
Many cities around the globe are struggling to reconcile ambitious environmental targets with development pressures, a study has suggested.
Scientists in Melbourne recorded a net...
Advisory Guidelines for Landscape Contractors during COVID-19 Restrictions – ALCI
Is Horticulture an Essential Service?
Yes, as confirmed on the DAFM website, on the FAQ page. Horticultural production, including nurseries, are deemed to be included...
Easter Bank Holiday weekend confusion as new laws ‘allow’ garden centres...
Hugh O'Connell
Hardware stores and garden centres can legally reopen under new laws signed by Health Minister Simon Harris – but the Government wants them...
Minister Humphreys announces Major Expansion of Business Supports for SMEs
Expansion of two SBCI Loan Schemes by €450m to provide an extra €250m for working capital and €200m for longer-term loans, bringing the...
Coronavirus Global Impact Survey – AIPH
Results of a joint survey by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and FloraCulture International magazine (FCI) sent to horticultural trade associations...
New grant opportunity: microbiomes and plant pests | European Food Safety...
EFSA has launched its latest thematic grant call for proposals in the following areas:
Evaluating the impact on/by gastrointestinal tract microbiomes (human and domestic animals) in...
Growing up, fast – John Paul Prior
John Paul Prior asks will vertical farming mean that Irish horticulture finally gets its 'day in the sun'?
As our climate continues to change, and...
COVID-19 – Irish Organic Association
The Irish Organic Association remains open for business with staff working from home. We ask you to be patient and we will get to...