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Grower warns of Irish horticulture businesses ‘built on sand’ amid labour concerns

Horticulture | Paul Brophy said if labour issues are not tackled, they will be the “unwinding of the industry”

Delayed publication of report on peat alternatives ‘very concerning’

Horticulture | Members of the horticulture industry will wait until the end of the month to hear the findings of the report

Minister McConalogue and Teagasc plan fertiliser alternative strategy

Horticulture | TD has engaged with Teagasc deal with the rising cost and availability of fertilisers

Illegal PPP for growers from October

Horticulture | The use of 34 Plant Protection Products (PPP) will be illegal from October 31, 2021

Contract for synthetic pitch construction on offer from Boyne RFC

Sports & Parks | Proposed works include the construction of a new training pitch, a spectator fence, drainage, and flood lighting

€1m fund to develop sensory gardens launched

Sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects and plants that stimulate our senses through touch, sight, scent, taste and hearing

Teagasc welcomes large intake of students for new college year

Set to host a live showcase of its current students and staff on 13 October

Deadline to enter AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards extended

Growers of ornamentals worldwide now have until 31 October 2021 to enter
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