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.

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.

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.

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

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