The UK’s leading biochar start-up, Earthly Biochar, has announced the launch of its government-funded pioneering project to try and save Britain’s Ash trees. There are 125 million Ash trees in England, Scotland, and Wales, and it is estimated that we could lose up to 80% of these to the disease, ash dieback. First identified officially […] The post UK’s Leading Biochar start-up Launches Pioneering Project to Save Britain’s Ash Trees appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

09:30-16:00 Friday 24th November in the FitzGerald Debating Chamber, Student Centre, University College Dublin Organised by the Irish Landscape Institute for Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Ecologists, Architects, Urban Planners, Environmental Engineers, City Managers, Community Groups, Artists, Nature-based Enterprises, Transport Planners, Heritage Consultants, you… Agenda  08:30 Registration will open to allow for early parking. Teas & […] The post ILI Biennial Conference 2023: Nature-based Solutions | leadership in nature restoration and climate resilience appeared first on ..read more

Looking to the 2024 season, garden retailers can step up their sustainability game and enhance their outdoor offer with Primeur’s brand-new recycled planter designs and colourways. If you are keen to stay ahead of the curve and meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly gardening solutions, Primeur’s latest offerings are a necessary addition to your […] The post Sustainability at its best – introducing Primeur’s next generation of recycled planters appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

After the resounding success of the inaugural GroundsFest, the organising team is gearing up to make next year’s event even more spectacular. Scheduled to take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11, GroundsFest 2024 promises to be an experience like no other. Building on the feedback received from the first edition, the […] The post GroundsFest 2024 – Save the Date! appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

Some of the most potent drugs known to mankind are produced by plants, but issues such as accessing source material from rare plants and modifying the complex chemicals have meant they have been largely abandoned by the drug discovery industry. This challenge has been overcome by HotHouse Therapeutics’ technology, which enables any naturally occurring medicinal […] The post HotHouse Therapeutics uses a plant factory to mass produce rare medicinal drugs appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

Denmark wins Green Cities Europe Award 2023 Denmark has won the Green Cities Europe Award 2023 with “Basecamp Lyngby”. France and the Netherlands landed in second and third place, respectively. A total of 13 projects from an equal number of European countries competed. The winner was announced in Brussels on 7 November. Several Members of […] The post 2023 Green Cities Europe Award – Congratulations to Denmark! appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

Collectively, the panel boasts an advanced knowledge of Green City principles, problem-solving, plants, and nature-based solutions. AIPH presents the members of the esteemed Technical Panel. “On behalf of AIPH and the extensive global network of partners for the AIPH World Green City Awards, it is my great honour and privilege to welcome the members of the […] The post AIPH Proudly Announces Technical Panel for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024 appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

A new chainsaw safety video officially launched today, Wednesday 18 October, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Mr Martin Heydon TD has been designed to educate users with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate chainsaws effectively and safely. Speaking at the […] The post Minister Heydon launches new Chainsaw Safety Video appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

The 33rd edition of GGP, held from October 4th to 6th, was well attended. There were a total of 261 participants, spread across three coloured routes (red, blue, and grey), covering a length of over 1.2 kilometres. Even with more space and rentals, there was already a waiting list for participants during the setup, and […] The post GrootGroenPlus 2023 well-attended and more international appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more

An agricultural economist says she is concerned about supermarkets selling fruit and vegetables at low prices as part of promotions and what it may mean for the sector in Ireland. Professor Thia Hennessy, dean of Cork University Business School, told the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine that the practice may be causing […] The post Supermarket discounts on fruit and veg cause concern – RTE News appeared first on HorticultureConnected.ie ..read more