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Labour shortages and soaring costs cast shadow over Ireland’s horticulture sector

Horticulture | An in-depth analysis of GrowTrade.ie’s annual Industry Sentiment Survey reveals that 36% of respondents rank labour shortages as their biggest challenge, while rising costs continue to weigh heavily on Ireland’s horticulture sector in 2025

Forestry skills training fund opens to support sector upskilling

Careers | The Department of Agriculture is inviting proposals for forestry training projects, with funding of up to €50,000 per initiative

Tender opportunity for Rhododendron control and peatland restoration in protected Irish bogs

Landscape | The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites qualified contractors to deliver invasive species control and habitat restoration across key bog sites

Only one PPP to become illegal in June 2025

Horticulture | “Configure," a product containing 6-benzyladenine, will no longer be permitted from 31 July 

Homebase set to launch Irish website in August 2025

Retail | Homebase.ie will offer Irish shoppers over 40,000 products with click and collect and home deliveries nationwide

Cast your vote for GLAS Supplier of the Year

Held in association with Growtrade.ie, the Supplier of the Year award-winner at GLAS 2025 will be chosen by members of the industry

Galway Garden Festival returns to Claregalway Castle this July

Held on 5-6 July, the 2025 Galway Garden Festival promises a vibrant weekend of plants, expert advice, food, music, and family entertainment

Howardson Group opens new facility in Derbyshire

The new site includes offices warehouse and training centre for Dennis SISIS and Hunter Grinders

Teagasc and Heritage Council promote grassland biodiversity at national event

A biodiversity event in Birr showcased best practices in grassland management and launched the updated Grasses of Ireland guide for land managers and advisers
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