Horticulture
The multiple benefits of a horticultural apprenticeship
The multiple benefits of a horticultural apprenticeship John Mulhern, Teagasc College Principal at the National Botanic Gardens, speaks to Aisling O’Connell and Martin Tully, Tully Nurseries, on the benefits of Aisling’s undertaking of the horticultural apprenticeship programme. “I was initially drawn to the apprenticeship programme because it was a way to learn, […]
20 March 2025
More Crops, Less Water: A Case for Smart Irrigation
0 More Crops, Less Water: A Case for Smart Irrigation Graham Fallon, Technician at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, highlights the urgent need for smarter water use in Irish agriculture. Internet of Things-driven irrigation can cut waste, boost yields, and help ensure a sustainable future for horticulture. Water is the […]
4 March 2025
Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds
0 Everything farmers need to know about putting solar panels on sheds Barry Caslin highlights how farmers, blessed with extensive roof areas ideal for solar panel installations, can turn these underutilized areas into energy-generating assets. This can help meet their energy needs & provide the potential to contribute to the national grid. Why […]
3 March 2025
Bubble trouble? Mushroom Disease Control
0 Bubble trouble? Mushroom Disease Control Joy Clarke, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, reports on the key results from her work on understanding how biocontrol and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches can support the mushroom sector in controlling disease outbreaks. The mushroom industry is the largest horticulture sector in Ireland. Currently, there are 40 mushroom […]
8 February 2025
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