The Scheme of Investment Aid for the development of the commercial horticulture sector for 2026 has recently been opened by Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State for horticulture. The scheme is intended to assist in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as [...]
Unwins Seeds has unveiled its new seed collections for the 2025–2026 season, featuring 42 exciting new varieties designed to engage modern gardeners and expand the appeal of growing from seed. This significant launch follows Unwins’ latest brand repositioning, which is built on consumer insight that shows that today’s gardeners want the growing journey to be simpler and more rewarding. “This launch represents a bold step [...]
In association with ICL At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This month’s conversation is with Kinta Oakes, chairperson at the Garden Landscape Designers Association (GLDA). How did you first get involved in the horticulture? At the age of 9, I was the gardener in our house, mowing lawns, weeding, [...]
The Horticulture Industry Forum (HIF) will host a special “Town Hall” meeting in Celbridge on 12th November, personally hosted by Minister for Horticulture Michael Healy-Rae. This meeting has been called to give all growers the opportunity to engage with the minister with responsibility for horticulture and meet the sector representatives who represent their interests. During the grower meeting there will be updates from the IFA, DAFM [...]
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is now recruiting a director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced professional with a strong track record of leadership and management. Main duties of the job Reporting to a principal officer, the director will have a key leadership role in the OPW’s heritage management structure. They [...]
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