Careers | Formal education in Monaghan Institute and the National Botanic Gardens provided Maurice Daly with the background to pursue a greenkeeping internship in the US through the Irish Institute of Sport Surfaces (IISS). Following a successful application, Daly is now a trainee greenkeeper at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis.

Horticulture | Supported by Bord Bia and the Irish Farmers' Association, the IHNSA Trolley Fair at Uniplumo offered the trade the chance to meet over 30 exhibitors, view over 150 trolleys, and attend three presentations from leading experts.

Horticulture | The Horticulture Industry Forum issued recommendations to address areas highlighted in the Teagasc labour survey report from September 2018.

Landscape | The summer months are fast approaching and with them comes a wave of new garden machinery hitting the Irish retail market.

Retail | Wholesalers and retailers now have to record either the Herd Number or the Professional User Number of the person purchasing professional-use PPP(s) due to new requirements from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Horticulture | Katoun Gold and Valdor Flex are two new products now available from National Agrochemical Distributors (NAD) for the 2020 season. 

Horticulture | Tipperary County Council and Design By Nature will hand out Irish wildflower seeds to approximately 1,000 farmers throughout March; promoting the Rural Pollinator Plan.

Landscape | With 99% less harmful hydrocarbons than standard fuel, choosing the purity of Aspen alkylate petrol can do your engine a real favour.

Retail | Biohort's Equipment Locker, AvantGarde, and Europa storage solutions have proven themselves on the market, with the Europa line securing over 150,000 sold units to-date.