Teagasc Horticulture Development Department are providing a series of webinars which will offer an opportunity to hear from industry professionals discussing topics of relevance to horticulture producers.
The webinars are broadcast using zoom so participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the live broadcast.
A webinar took place on Monday, 25 November organised by Eoin Sweetman and Donal Gernon of Teagasc on the EU Producer Organisation Scheme featuring keynote speakers Tamsen Harward and Rachel Wisdom of Horticulture and Plant Health Division of DAFM and Karen Kerrigan, of Kerrigans Mushrooms and Unigreen PO.
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| Tuesday, 5 December |
Cavity Spot on Carrots and Canker on Parsnips
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Speakers Dr. Lauren Chappell, Colin Noble, |
| Wednesday, 6 December |
Downy Mildew and Fusarium on Lettuce |
Speakers John Johnson, Andrew Poole, |
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The Teagasc Horticulture Development Department and Teagasc Energy Specialist Barry Caslin have organised at series of webinars focusing on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture. See details below.
Sustainable energy use in horticulture – Solar PV and Battery storage – future proofing technology
A webinar on sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV took place on Monday, 24 October. Dónall Flanagan, Hardy Nursery Stock Advisor was joined by Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy Specialist and Eoin Sweetman, Vegetable Crops Advisor. Barry Caslin presented an overview of solar PV, inverters and battery technology. Scenarios for horticultural producers were assessed and there was an opportunity for questions from viewers.
Sustainable energy use in horticulture – Wind turbines – latest updates and potential
The ongoing shift away from fossil fuels is creating demand for renewable energy generation. Wind turbines are a well-established technology and considered mutually compatible with solar power.
Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy Specialist presented an overview of wind power, turbine technology and review key considerations. Scenarios for horticultural producers were assessed and there was an opportunity for questions from viewers.
Sustainable energy use in horticulture – Heating with Biomass– overview of boiler technology and fuel types
The ongoing shift away from fossil fuels is creating demand for heat using carbon neutral fuel sources. Along with the cheaper cost of wood chip or pellets, growers with a high heat demand in their businesses can also benefit from government subsidy support for biomass use.
Teagasc Energy specialist Barry Caslin presented an overview of boiler technology and review impacts of a range of fuel types. Scenarios for horticultural producers were assessed and there was an opportunity for questions from viewers.
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| Thursday, 31 March |
Carbon Footprint and Sustainability in Horticulture Enterprises |
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| Wednesday, 12 January |
Nutrition of field and container grown nursery stock webinar
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Speakers Erwin Weening, DCM Fertilisers Sean Whitworth, Fargro |
| Monday, 21 February |
Integrated pest control of mites in protected ornamental horticulture
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Speaker David Davidson, Technical Consultant, Koppert |
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| Tuesday, 22 February |
New raspberry varieties from the Scottish Raspberry Breeding Programme
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| Tuesday, 15 March |
New strawberry varieties to complement ‘Malling Centenary’ |
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| Tuesday, 24 May |
An Introduction to soft fruit growing in Ireland
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Speaker Dr. Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Soft Fruit Advisor |
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| Tuesday, 1 February |
Brassica Diseases Webinar
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Speaker Andy Richardson, The Allium and Brassica Centre agronomy |
| Tuesday, 8 February |
Vegetable Nutrition Webinar |
Speakers Mark Plunkett, Teagasc |
| Tuesday, 1 March |
Pumpkin Production Webinar
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Speaker Chris Creed, ADAS Horticultural Consultant |
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| Wednesday, 23 February |
Teagasc Mushroom Research Webinar
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| Thursday, 4 November 9:30am |
Teagasc Nursery Stock Seminar The event consisted of two sessions, covering growing media and technical updates.
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Speakers Dr. Bart Vandercasteele, ILVO Belgium Kevin Mahon, Klassman-Dielmann Dr. Michael Gaffney, Teagasc Andy Burke and Conor McGee, DAFM Dr Andreas Wrede, Chamber of Agriculture Schleswig Holstein |
| Thursday, 17 June 7:30pm |
Wood fibre and growing media, its production and impacts on plant performance
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| Thursday, 15 April 7:30pm |
Weed control in container and field grown ornamental nursery stock
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| Wednesday, 7 April 7:30pm |
Integrated Pest Management – Aphid pest control |
Speaker David Davidson, Technical Consultant with Koppert |
| Tuesday, 30 March 11am |
Integrated Pest Management – traps and pheromones for thrips and pest control
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| Tuesday, 26 January |
Teagasc Carrot Fly Webinar |
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| Wednesday, 3 March |
Sustainable Soil Health Management in Vegetable Production Webinar
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| Wednesday, 24 March |
Weed Control in Brassica, Roots, Alliums and Leafy Salad Vegetable Crops Webinar |
Speakers John Hogan, Vegetable Crops Agronomist. |
| Monday, 19 & Tuesday, 20 April |
Supporting decision making on agricultural input reductions in lettuce production |
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| Tuesday, 20 April |
Clubroot in Vegetable Brassica Production
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Speaker Prof. Geoff Dixon |
| Tuesday, 11 May |
Best practice in spray application in vegetable production |
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| Thursday, 2 December |
Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt control in Protected Lettuce Production Webinar |
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| Tuesday, 7 December |
Virus Disease Issues in Carrots and Parsnips Webinar |
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| Tuesday, 13 April |
New advances in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Soft Fruit Crops
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| Wednesday, 26 May |
Latest Advances in Protecting Soft Fruit Crop Seminar
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| Thursday, 3 June |
Latest Advances in Light Supplementation in Berry Crops Seminar An interactive seminar which focuses on the latest advances in the use of light supplementation (LED’s and night break lighting) in berry crops. |
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| Thursday, 23 September 3pm |
Sustainable Energy and Investments in the Horticulture Sector Webinar
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| Tuesday, 28 September 3pm |
Sustainable energy solutions in horticulture using solar PV and Heat Recovery |
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| Thursday, 7 October 3pm |
Plastic recycling and investigations into packaging and shelf life of horticultural produce |
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Tuesday, 1 December |
Teagasc Brassica Webinar
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Speakers Andy Richardson, Managing Director, Allium & Brassica Agronomy Michael Gaffney, Teagasc |
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Tuesday, 6 October |
New Strawberry Varieties Seminar Speakers |
Speakers Eamonn Kehoe, Teagasc Johan Aelterman, IDRIS Consultants, Belgium |
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| Wednesday, 24 June |
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting
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| Wednesday, 22 July |
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting |
Speakers Dr Angela Feechan, UCD Dr Brian Murphy, Trinity College Dublin |
| Wednesday, 26 August |
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting |
Speakers Richard O’Hanlon, AFBI Declan Kealy, DAFM |
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Wednesday, 21 October |
Autumn Plant Health
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Speakers Glenn Kirby – Syngenta Technical Manager |
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Monday, 7 December |
Teagasc Nursery Stock Meeting
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Speakers Shane Kirk and Liam Finnegan, DAFM Plant Health Inspectors |
