An exciting new forestry research project, AshforFuture, aimed at preserving and reviving ash trees in Ireland, was officially launched by Minister of State Pippa Hackett at its kick-off meeting at Teagasc, Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin on 1 November 2024. The project, led by Teagasc and funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine [&hellip The post Minister Hackett launches Teagasc-led initiative to protect the future of Ireland’s Ash Trees appeared first on Growtrade. [...]
The use of one Plant Protection Products (PPP) has become illegal this month. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s (DAFM) Pesticide Registration and Control Division (PRCD), informs the trade on Plant Protection Products (PPP) which have had their registrations revoked or expired, rendering their use illegal. PPP for which registrations have expired or [&hellip The post Just one Plant Protection Product banned in November appeared first on Growtrade. [...]
In association with Tully 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 month’s conversation is with Billy Kelly, director of Kelly’s Nursery. How did you get your start in horticulture? I began working in Model Nursery Horseleap at the age [&hellip The post Small Talk with Billy Kelly of Kelly’s Nursery appeared first on Growtrade. [...]
The 2024 Green Flag Awards were announced recently by An Taisce Environmental Education, after a record-breaking year. The international Green Flag Award was awarded to 120 parks, gardens, greenways and wildlife sanctuaries around the country. The award acknowledges excellence in the management of those green spaces which are freely open to the public. Ireland clearly [&hellip The post Ireland leads Europe with record 120 Green Flag Awards appeared first on Growtrade. [...]
Green-tech has recently collaborated with Tilhill Forestry to enhance the natural beauty of a Scottish site. Olivia Fitzgerald, forest manager at Tilhill, shared her insights on the project, emphasising the importance of Green-tech’s products in achieving their goals. “Following harvesting, the landowner was keen to create a new area of riparian broadleaves at the entrance [&hellip The post Green-tech partners with Tilhill Forestry for Scottish landscape forestry project appeared first on Growtrade. [...]
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