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71% of grower associations believe most growers will recover after Covid-19 crisis

Horticulture | The positive response from many of the 27 countries that participated is encouraging considering the bleak outlook highlighted in the previous survey when 70% of respondents were expecting to see many growers going out of business by the end of 2020.

Greenworks rethinks approach to battery-powered equipment resulting in fourfold increase in sales

Landscape | Instead of looking at the heavier, one-size-fits-all 48v battery, Greenworks engineers created the same power using two smaller and lighter 24v batteries, ideal for lawnmowers, with then just one battery needed to power the 24v line trimmers and hedge cutters.

The benefits and challenges to plant growth promoting bacteria

Horticulture | Plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) are naturally occurring reproducible organisms which are used as fertilisers and pesticides. Dr Karen O'Hanlon of probio carbon analyses PGPB in the current market and the opportunities they present, as well as the challenges they face.

Glanbia payment seeks to boost biodiversity on dairy farms

Horticulture | A team of horticulturalists are available at Glanbia Ireland CountryLife Garden Centres to provide advice on boosting biodiversity to dairy farmers.

Aldi continues to sell Irish plants across store network

Retail | Since May 28, Aldi has been selling plant stock from Little Bridge Flowers and SAP Nurseries across its store network.

OPW seeks professional landscapists for Oldbridge Estate

The contract covers a range of landscape services including grassing services and tree pruning.

Teagasc to host virtual college open days throughout June

Staff from the relevant college will provide live presentations on their college and courses, interspersed with video footage of college educational facilities and farm enterprises.

DMG Media creating back-to-work safety videos for reopening businesses

A DMG Media videographer will come to your business, liaise with the HR manager, and create a bespoke video showing employees the new rules and measures in your workplace to keep them safe.
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