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Horticultural costs jump 51% in four years amid labour and climate challenges

Horticulture | The Teagasc Horticulture Crop Input Prices 2025 report highlights a 42.6% share of labour costs in horticultural inputs, with rising expenses and climate disruptions calling for urgent action to ensure sector sustainability

Minister launches report on Producer Organisations in Irish organic farming

Horticulture | A recent Teagasc report, launched by Minister Martin Heydon, highlights the potential of producer organisations to strengthen Ireland’s organic sector, improve market access, and drive sustainable farming

Irish Defence Forces tender for grounds maintenance contractor

Landscape | The Irish Defence Forces are seeking a grounds maintenance contractor, with a response deadline of 2 May, 2025

Bloom 2025 reveals star line-up and new highlights

Horticulture | With just eight weeks to go Bord Bia Bloom has released its final line-up featuring top chefs, gardening experts and new festival highlights for this summer’s event

Teagasc’s horticulture apprenticeship: A pathway to learning and growth

Horticulture | Aisling O’Connell, a horticulture apprentice at Tully Nurseries, shares her experience with John Mulhern, Teagasc College principal at the National Botanic Gardens, and Martin Tully, founder of Tully Nurseries

Green-tech supports Basildon Bloom with wildflower meadows

Landscape | Green-tech’s expertise and John Chambers Wildflower Seeds are transforming Basildon’s green spaces, boosting biodiversity and enhancing public areas

Laser DUSTER hits the market to tackle rising pest problems

Retail | The makers of Cooper Pegler sprayers have introduced the Laser DUSTER, a lightweight and durable powder applicator designed for pest controllers dealing with wasps, ants, and other crawling insects

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Dennis ES-860 powers Hibernian FC’s sustainable pitch maintenance

For Hibernian FC’s head groundsman Steven Thomas, the Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower has been a game-changer - making pitch care easier, quieter, and greener

Homegrown by Carlton Greetings boosts sales at Ireland’s largest garden centre

Carlton Greetings’ Homegrown initiative is transforming the way garden centres present and sell greeting cards, with personalised solutions that enhance functionality, customer experience, and sales

Kent & Stowe releases new Traditional Secateurs collection

Renowned for crafting high-quality gardening tools, Kent & Stowe introduces its latest Traditional Secateurs collection, designed for durability and comfort
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