The Irish nursery stock and ornamental sector is entering a period of significant strategic advantage. While the wet winter and late spring disrupted tree harvesting schedules and delayed early-season sales, ongoing housing development and subsequent new gardens along with forecast new tree and hedge planting schemes is creating opportunities for domestic producers. The escalating transport costs from traditional hubs like the Netherlands has created a [...]
The Institute of Horticulture was established in 1984 with the aim of fostering a close relationship between all sectors of professional horticulture throughout Ireland and the UK. On 21 July 2014 the Institute became Chartered, it is now known as the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH). Chartership has improved the status of horticulture as a profession for Irish horticulturists in all sectors including landscape design [...]
As the Irish horticulture industry gathers at GLAS 2026 – bringing together growers, landscape professionals, educators and innovators – the spotlight is firmly on the future of skills, talent and education. With horticulture spanning food production, environmental management, urban greening and lifestyle sectors, the need for a coherent and forward-looking education system has never been greater. Responding to this challenge, the Horticulture Education Review 2025 [...]
Bord Bia actively supports the amenity horticulture sector through various programmes, such as consumer and trade promotion, business development, market research, and quality initiatives. Here’s a report on key activities from the past year and an overview of services available to the industry. Garden Market Report Ipsos B&A has tracked consumer activity and spending in the gardening market since 2001. The survey aims to provide [...]
The Irish Hardy Nursery Stock Association (IHNSA) is a commodity sector within the horticultural section of the IFA and is the representative body of nursery stock producers whose main objective is to advance and protect the interests of primary producers of hardy nursery stock. Horticulture apprenticeships The IHNSA, Teagasc and the Botanic Gardens Horticulture apprenticeship equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills and competence to work [...]
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