Horticulture
Developing fundamental skills at the College of Amenity Horticulture
0 Developing fundamental skills at the College of Amenity Horticulture Problem-based learning really delivers in terms of how people develop lifelong transferrable skills, Darren White of the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture showcases some of the work undertaken by Level 6 Landscaping students. Education in Teagasc is very diverse and our students are […]
7 January 2025
The story behind your Christmas Brussels Sprouts
The story behind your Christmas Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts season is in full swing. With Christmas nearing, growers are working hard to get these classic veggies onto Irish dinner plates. Love them or hate them, sprouts are a holiday staple. William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, shares the story behind them. Growing and […]
21 December 2024
10 Things to Know About… Feeding the Future
10 Things to Know About… Feeding the Future On tonight’s episode, Monday, 25 November, of the television series 10 Things to Know About…, Teagasc scientists feature in an episode on ‘Feeding the Future’. This episode explores the future of sustainable food production. Seafood is a crucial component of global food systems, and […]
25 November 2024
The importance of Green Education: Insights from the Europea Seminar 2024
The importance of Green Education: Insights from the Europea Seminar 2024 Teagasc Education staff attended the recent Europea 2024 course and seminar in Sopron, Hungary, which provided constructive insights into the state of green education across Europe, Graham Fallon, College Technician at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, tells us more. Held […]
14 November 2024
Green Thinking – Plants for Bees
0 Green Thinking – Plants for Bees Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery Stock and Ornamentals Specialised Advisor, discusses the importance of ivy as a critical late-season food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies, highlighting its ecological benefits for biodiversity in Ireland. Common Ivy (Hedera helix) and Irish Ivy (Hedera hibernica) are critical plants for […]
6 October 2024
Mushroom for reflection
Mushroom for reflection Delegates from Teagasc recently attended the International Society of Mushroom Science congress for a look at the ever-growing world of mushroom research. The International Society of Mushroom Science (ISMS) congress takes place every four years and is an important event in the mushroom research calendar. This February, it celebrated […]
29 September 2024
Sustainable Farming at Beechlawn Organic Farm
Sustainable Farming at Beechlawn Organic Farm Padraig Glynn writes about Beechlawn Organic Farm, a leading organic horticulture enterprise in Ireland, growing a variety of vegetables using sustainable practices, which recently hosted a successful farm walk highlighting organic farming techniques and benefits. Beechlawn Organic Farm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway is owned and ran by […]
14 September 2024
Grow herbs to give your garden a touch of the Mediterranean
Grow herbs to give your garden a touch of the Mediterranean Chris Heavey, Lecturer at the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens, offers top tips on growing herbs, noting that on wet Irish summer days, they create a little Mediterranean oasis to cheer up both yourself and your kitchen. Many of […]
29 June 2024
Wireworm IPM in field vegetable crops: An update on practical monitoring and risk assessment
Wireworm IPM in field vegetable crops: An update on practical monitoring and risk assessment William Deasy, Teagasc Specialised Vegetable Advisor, looks at recent advances in ways to monitor and assess the risk of wireworm damage with Martyn Cox of Blackthorn Arable Ltd., UK, who in 2022 completed a comprehensive review for CUPGRA […]
15 June 2024
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting
Setting the scene for automation in mushroom harvesting The Irish mushroom industry was invited to Teagasc Ashtown, where the Teagasc Mushroom Automation Seminar took place on Tuesday, 11 June. The event focused on mushroom harvesting automation technologies. Labour is a very significant cost of production. All mushrooms produced in Ireland are hand-harvested, […]
13 June 2024