If you’re passionate about plants, design, the environment, or simply enjoy working outdoors, a career in horticulture could be the perfect fit for you. The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture at Ashtown, Dublin, invites people to its open day on Thursday, 13th November 2025 – an opportunity to explore the wide range of careers and training options available in Ireland’s vibrant horticulture sector. The event [...]
Michigan State University distinguished professor Rufus Isaacs and CANR alumna Gabriela Quinlan (Ph.D. ’20), collaborated with researchers from 19 countries to develop a framework for informing conservation policies to increase the quantity and enhance the quality of pollinator habitat in agricultural landscapes. Pollinator habitat is essential for maintaining beneficial insect populations and supporting critical ecosystem functions, but habitat protection targets are often varied and poorly [...]
Approximately 60 nursery producers and students attended a highly successful technical seminar at Kelly Nursery, which focused on practical composting processes, cutting-edge technology, and important industry updates. The day began with Eoin Kelly giving an exciting live demonstration of the new Eco Green Shredder composting machinery. Attendees received a firsthand peek at the entire process, from green garbage at various stages to final screened and [...]
This year’s edition of the Garden Landscape and Amenity Sportsturf (GLAS) trade show saw again the coming together of a strong, dedicated horticulture sector in Ireland. The one-day event returned with exhibits, displays and demos from more than 100 of the industry’s leading suppliers on 17 July at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. The highlight of the GLAS are always the New Plant New [...]
According to the October Market Update from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), garden centers had a slight but consistent increase in sales in September 2025. Despite being one of the sector’s slowest sales months, September saw strong growth thanks to positive footfall and promising early indications of autumn gardening. Sales volumes increased by +4%, which was marginally faster than value growth. This indicates that although [...]
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