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Bord Bia Bloom 2023 begins with a bang

Horticulture | 36 medals were awarded to show garden designers and plant nurseries this morning

€10m horticulture support scheme open for applications

Horticulture | Scheme covers all horticultural areas including field vegetables, mushrooms, protected food crops, amenity crops, soft fruit, and apples, to beekeeping

Billy Alexander scoops second gold medal at RHS Chelsea Flower show

Horticulture | Kerry horticulturist’s “most ambitious plan to date” has transformed green into gold with exotic ferns

Teagasc students find success at Swiss landscaping competition

Landscape | Niall O’Brien and Eoighan Mountaine took home the People’s Choice award

IFA ‘looks forward’ to working with new food regulator

Horticulture | Earlier this month, the IFA warned that field vegetable growers will continue to leave the sector “unless the government regulates our food chain and retailers”

Grant approvals under seed and chipping potato scheme announced

Horticulture | Scheme will provide grant assistance to producers towards the capital cost of specialised equipment and facilities

Small Talk with Ingrid Smyth, chairperson, GLDA

Here, Smyth talks to Growtrade.ie about getting her start in horticulture, her proudest moments, and the importance of mentorship

ISNA to host plant fair at the Irish National Stud

Two-day plant fair offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of nature while indulging in a range of exciting activities and talks

Garden Show Ireland to return to Antrim Castle Gardens

Three-day festival will provide opportunities to buy from specialist plant growers
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