Tag: Horticulture
Energy in Agriculture 2018 launched
On Tuesday, 21st August Gurteen Agricultural College in Co Tipperary will play host to thousands of farmers and industry representatives during Energy in Agriculture 2018...
Kamal Meattle: How to grow fresh air | TED Talk
Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in...
Gathering momentum – Stiofán Nutty
Independent consultant and Horticulture Industry Forum coordinator, Stiofán Nutty, brings us up to date on a range of HIF and related initiatives that are...
Tractor Drivers – Peter O’ Brien and Sons Landscaping Ltd
Peter O'Brien and Sons Landscaping Ltd. are seeking tractor drivers for a variety of ongoing landscape works.
Works include large-scale drainage installation, site clearance and ground...
Growing pains – Liam Kelly
Independent retail consultant, Liam Kelly asks if the time is right for a code of practice for Irish growers
I’ve had a somewhat turbulent relationship...
Meeting future needs: A vision for horticultural education – John Mulhern
John Mulhern, principal of the College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens reports in from the recent Teagasc conference: Education Vision
The need for land-based...
Ireland’s waterscapes, a review of the National Landscape Forum 2018
Ruth Minogue and Terry O’Regan share their thoughts on another successful National Landscape Forum
The title of the National Landscape Forum this year was ‘Ireland’s Waterscapes’, which facilitated...
New leaves research in cut foliage – Teagasc
The mild, relative frost-free climate in Southern Ireland is ideal for growing lush, premium foliage and a unique product range has been developed in...
Wolves put their trust in ICL granulars
Wayne Lumbard, Head Groundsman at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has reason to celebrate. Not only has the team been promoted to the Premier League, but...
Mushroom research – Teagasc
Teagasc’s new mushroom research unit was open to visitors on 17 May. The unit was completed this year by JF McKenna and is a...