In association with Gardenworld Nurseries At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This week’s conversation is with the horticulturalist at Tirlán CountryLife’s Athboy garden centre – Alma Hayden. How did you first get involved in the horticulture sector? Both my parents spent lots of hours in the garden with my mother tending to [...]
The European horticultural calendar will be particularly busy this autumn with three major trade events taking place within a short period – GrootGroenPlus in the Netherlands, Iberflora in Spain and Greenitaly in Italy. The three events will provide opportunities for horticultural professionals to discover new plant material, production technology and services, while also creating opportunities for international trade and networking. For Irish growers, garden centres, [...]
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has extended the entry deadline for the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2027, giving ornamental horticultural businesses an additional opportunity to showcase their achievements on the international stage. Entries for the 2027 awards will now close on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The awards, which have been running for more than 15 years, recognise ornamental growers demonstrating [...]
University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc have launched the third FAST-IP programme, bringing together 12 participants to develop innovative solutions to challenges facing Ireland’s food, farming and horticultural sectors. The Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) is a 12-month, in-person programme designed for mid-career professionals with an interest in developing and commercialising new technologies, products and services for the agri-food sector. For horticulture, [...]
Irish Christmas Tree Growers (ICTG) will be joined by counterparts from the UK at the Irish Christmas Tree Growers annual Harvest Field Day at Laganvale Farm, Co Down, on Friday 2 October 2026. The event, taking place at 55a Sandy Lane, Lisburn, Co Down, will bring together growers from across the island of Ireland and guests from the British Christmas Tree Growers’ Association (BCTGA) for [...]
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