Ireland’s fruit and vegetable growers are calling for additional supports to prevent shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables on our supermarket shelves. In recent weeks, Irish retailers have expressed concern about availability shortages  of certain fruit and vegetables with items such as tomatoes, broccoli, peppers and cucumbers proving hard to source. Poor weather conditions in [&hellip The post Irish growers call for additional supports amid produce shortages appeared first on Growtrade. [...]

The Mount Congreve Estate in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, has been re-developed into a world class tourist attraction and is expected to welcome over 86,000 visitors this year alone. The landmark project received €5 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). An additional investment totalling €1.2 million was provided by Fáilte Ireland and a further €960,000 was [&hellip The post Mount Congreve Estate reopens after €5m restoration project appeared first on Growtrade. [...]

At Growtrade, we highlight public procurement opportunities from around Ireland that would be suitable to landscapers, growers, turfgrass professionals, horticulturalists, and forestry professionals. Here is one such tender from Monaghan County Council, which requires works to meet road safety requirements. Detailed description Hedge and vegetation removal is required at both national and regional road junctions [&hellip The post Monaghan County Council requires hedge, vegetation removal appeared first on Growtrade. [...]