Save Water – Every Drop Counts!

Globally, water shortage and scarcity is a growing problem, affecting approximately three billion people around the world. Climate change is accelerating the issue making water shortage a problem that could face many more of us in the years to come.

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The Future of Frozen

With a steady YoY growth of approximately 9% from 2011 to 2016 in Germany, Ireland & the UK and a promise of sustaining this figure into 2020 (Euromonitor International), the Frozen Food category is one not to be overlooked. While the predictable top spots belong to Pizza, Fruit & Vegetables and Seafood (ice-cream excluded), there is an opportunity for new product development in frozen.

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Hillsborough Castle to be Opened Up

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Talking Timber: Where Forest Owners Meet Timber Buyers

Teagasc's Forestry Development Department is running two timber marketing days “Talking Timber”, at which forest owners will have the opportunity to meet with timber buyers, harvesting contractors and foresters. These two events will take place on:

• Tuesday, 8 September in the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, Co Mayo and
• Tuesday, 15 September in the Mount Wolseley Hotel in Tullow, Co Carlow

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards

The Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards will take place on Thursday 3rd September in the DoubleTree Hilton - Burlington Road. he Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards were established in 2004 to recognise the work being carried out by Irish and multinational companies to improve the lives of their employees and to enhance the civic environment in which they operate.Awards will be handed out in the following categories.

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Toolhardy - GIY News

I have an admission to make. There’s a dark corner of my garage that’s a graveyard for dead, decrepit and defunct garden tools. When I visit the garage to do manly stuff (cutting, sawing, sanding, hammering etc) I have to avoid eye contact (figuratively speaking) with this Boulevard of Broken Tool Dreams because it is an embarrassment to me, a reminder of my appalling lack of DIY skills. 

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Design By Nature - Wildflowers.ie at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
Celebrating 25 years producing Irish native sourced wildflowers, seeds, seed mixtures and plants.

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Bord na Móna Horticulture at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
Bord na Móna is one of Europe's premier suppliers of peat and growing media to commercial growers. The company has built its reputation based on high quality Irish peat, consistently excellent products, on-going technical support and continuous research and development.

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Young Nurseries at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
Winner of the 'Grower of the Year' award. We specialise in producing high quality plants that are competitively priced combined with an efficient delivery service. We have a wonderful range of perennials in flower right now for impulse sales for July through August.

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National Agrochemical Distributors Ltd (NAD) at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
Nad will be exhibiting our extensive range of products for the nurseryman , landscaper,local authority , bedding and pot plant grower . Range includes Crop Protection Products , Windbreak ,Protex Groundcover fabric, Shading , Composts , Top Dressing ,Biological control products ,

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How To Be A Green Foodie

To be a green foodie it is all about enjoying great food while being conscious of your environmental impact. Choosing the right option and influencing your network are the main features of a genuine green foodie:

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Impact of the Decision To Leave the EU

It is now clear that the British people have made the choice to leave the European Union. The country has spoken and it is for us to listen. Many businesses will be concerned and need time to assess the implications. But they are used to dealing with challenges and change and we should be confident they will adapt.

It’s important to remember that, despite the turmoil, the legal situation today is no different to the legal situation yesterday. We are still in the European Union, and will be for the next two years at least.

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Coillte at the National Ploughing Championships

As one of Europe's largest Outdoor Exhibition and Agricultural Trade Show, the National Ploughing Championships is a key event in the Coillte calendar.

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Engagement Loyalty Could Grow Sales - John Stanley

If you have attended a retail of business conference over the last year, I suspect at least one speaker has addressed the need to get to know the Millennial shopper. I am one of those presenters that has been promoting the need to respond to a new consumer. 2017 is the year when the Millennial shopper starts spending more money in the retail environment that the Baby Boomer and we need to be develop our market now to grasp the opportunity and challenges this will present.

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HortiTrends Weekly News & Comment - Glas 2015 Review - July 24th

Glas 2015 is always a good barometer for the sentiment of the horticulture industry in Ireland. Speaking to some exhibitors, they felt that numbers where down, although that should be looked at in the context of a much enlarged show. They also commented that the quality of the buyers and the size of the spend was much improved on 2014.

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Simply Grass at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
We are highlighting our luxury range of artificial grass.
We have DIY rolls of artificial grass which come with installation instructions. The sizes are 4 mtr x 1 mtr (4 m2) and 4 mtr x 2 mtr (8 m2)

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Bord Bia at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
Bord Bia, as main sponsor of Glas, is delighted to be playing a key role. Bord Bia has a full range of services for the horticultural industry. Do come and speak with us during the show to discuss your needs.

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Irish Grass Machinery at Glas 2015

Stand Highlight
On display we have our new range of Dolmar & Makita hand held commercial gardening equipment. We have the Dolmar 4 stroke machines which use 40% less fuel than a normal 2 stroke machine & the new Makita back pack battery which can run the Makita double sided hedge trimmer for 2 days on a full charge. Both Dolmar & Makita come with a 3 year commercial warranty.

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HortiTrends Weekly News & Comment - Glas Ireland Horticulture Tradeshow - Bigger Busier Better - July 17th

The Glas Tradeshow takes place on the 23rd of July at Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin. Judging by the increased number or exhibitors, new product launches and the general buzz about this years show, its safe to say that optimism is now contagious and affecting all sectors of horticulture in Ireland. To get a flavour of whats on offer at this years show, read on to see some of the stand highlights from the leading horticulture companies in Ireland.

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The Sodshow meets Finbarr OMahony of West Cork Secret – Part 2

The SodShow, Ireland's Best Podcast 2013 and only garden radio show. Live every Friday @ 3pm – or alligator in podcast.

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