Horticulture

A national survey: What do Irish consumers value in apples?

Apples are among the most widely consumed fruits in Ireland. However, more than 90% of the apples available on the Irish market are currently imported.
7 April 2026

Apprenticeships in Horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens

Apprenticeships offer “earning while learning” to people who want to enter the workforce and gain valuable training while employed. John Mulhern, Principal of the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens, tells us more.
4 April 2026

Horticulture Road Map 2030

The Teagasc Horticulture Road Map 2030 provides an overview of Ireland’s horticulture sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
2 April 2026

Teagasc to host webinar on Agriculture and Horticulture Apprenticeships

This year will see the fourth intake of apprentices to the Agriculture and Horticulture apprenticeship programmes that are up and running in three Teagasc Colleges.
12 March 2026

Advanced technology helps Irish agriculture detect and manage invasive species

Invasive species are an increasing threat to Ireland’s environment, wildlife and food production systems. Recent discoveries, including the appearance of Asian Hornets in Cork, have highlighted just how serious the risk can be. These invaders can alter ecosystems, disrupt natural processes, introduce disease, and cause significant damage to crop and habitats.
5 March 2026

Teagasc publish Enterprise Roadmaps 2030

Teagasc has published a new series of “Enterprise Roadmaps” looking forward to 2030 across seven agricultural enterprise areas; dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, tillage, horticulture, and forestry.
23 February 2026

Labour costs and availability continue to challenge horticulture sector

Ireland’s horticultural sector experienced a largely positive growing season in 2025, aided by improved weather conditions compared to the previous year. However, significant challenges remain, particularly around rising labour costs and availability, according to the newly published Teagasc Achievements 2025 report.
19 February 2026

Horticulture Apprenticeship Student Experiences

The Horticulture Apprenticeship programme at the College of Amenity Horticulture, Botanic Gardens & Ashtown attracts students from diverse backgrounds, sharing a passion for working with plants, landscapes, and outdoor spaces. As the 2025 - 2027 cohort settles into Year 1, students share their experiences of the course so far.
14 February 2026

A closer look at Brussels sprouts

A vegetable that often divides opinion, William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, takes a closer look at the much loved or loathed vegetable - the Brussels sprout.
22 December 2025

Poinsettia: The vintage Christmas flower

Behind the vintage Christmas plant decorating your home is a high‑tech nursery business operating on thin margins. As part of a recently published RTÉ Brainstorm article, Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery Stock Advisor, delved into poinsettia production in Ireland.
21 December 2025