GLAS Special: IHNSA – Promoting green urban landscapes with native Irish plants
In its representative capacity, IHNSA advocates for its members and the wider horticultural industry
Print18 July 2024
The Irish Hardy Nursery Stock Association (IHNSA) is a commodity sector within the horticultural section of the IFA and is the representative body of nursery stock producers whose main objective is to advance and protect the interests of primary producers of hardy nursery stock.
Horticulture apprenticeships
The IHNSA has worked hard with Teagasc and the Botanic Gardens for many years to bring Horticulture apprenticeship schemes to the industry. The apprenticeship will equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in their chosen field of horticulture.
IHNSA’s duties
The IHNSA serves as a unified voice for the nursery stock industry. They operate through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy to support the growth and development of its members and the horticultural sector. As a member of the European Nursery Stock Association, IHNSA provides insight into the state of play of the Irish nursery sector in Europe.
The association liaises with government agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to ensure that the concerns and needs of nursery stock producers and suppliers are considered in relevant policies, regulations, and legislation.
One of the most recent initiatives was the promotion of more green spaces in cities and using native Irish plants. The IHNSA in conjunction with Bord Bia joined together with 12 other European countries in the EU co-financed ‘More Green Cities for Europe’ promotional campaign.
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