Growtrade.ie Newsletter - August 22, 2024

Small Talk with John Mulhern of College of Horticulture Teagasc

Horticulture | John discusses his career in education and horticulture, the success of the new horticulture apprenticeship programme, and the industry's current hurdles and opportunities

Green-Tech wins Best New Product award at GLAS 2024

Landscape | Green-tech secures the Best New Product 2024 Award at GLAS Ireland for its innovative TreeParker® urban tree planting system

Deadline approaches for Horticulture Innovation Grant Scheme

Horticulture | Apply by 23 August 2024 for the new grant scheme supporting innovation and diversification in horticulture

Bord Bia offers Horticulture workshops on UK Trade Regulations

Horticulture | The new workshops will guide Irish horticulture businesses through upcoming UK Customs and Trade regulations, with sessions focused on Christmas Trees and nursery stock to ensure compliance and smooth trading

Tender for hazardous tree survey at Glenveagh National Park

Landscape | The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking a contractor for a hazardous tree survey to ensure the safety of path, road, and building users

Illegal PPP for growers from September

The use of three Plant Protection Products (PPP) will become illegal next month

Kent & Stowe’s lightweight tools boost gardening comfort

The Garden Life range designed for gardeners of all ages and abilities, offers tools that are 40% lighter, ensuring enhanced comfort and accessibility

Green-tech to exclusively distribute Woodland Grow fertiliser

Green-tech introduces Woodland Grow Natural Fertiliser, a breakthrough product using woodland soil science to enhance plant nutrition and soil health with 100% natural ingredients and fungal communities