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Replantable Christmas trees are festive success story.
Rebecca Smithers. http://m.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/dec/08/replantable-christmas-trees-festive-success-story?cat=money&type=article Potted and replantable Christmas trees have proved to be a 'surprise hit' say retailers Potted and replantable Christmas trees have surprised retailers with their popularity with consumers this year. Shoppers are showing their green credentials this year by creating a record demand for ecologically sound, replantable Christmas trees. The trees, which have [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )French architects ask Dubliners: WHAT IF…?
What if the empty building sites of Greater Dublin could open a door to urban farming, giving Dublin a new status as a partly self sufficient city and in the process allowing for greater suburban community interaction? French architects WISH will discuss ideas for Dublin’s empty buildings on Thursday 9 December at Fumbally Exchange Exhibition [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Concern Expressed at the Branding of Irish Produce
http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/northern_ireland/newsid_9261000/9261607.stm The BBC has reported that Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has expressed concern at the branding of Irish produce by Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) that distinguishes between food produced in Northern Ireland and produce from the Republic, on 7 December 2010. Ms Gildernew was replying to a question from Sinn Fein's Pat Doherty. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Funding for Horticulture to Remain at 2009/10 Levels.
Budget Recognises Key Role of Agri-Food Sector in Economic Recovery – Minister Smith. - No Change in Payment Level for Main Agriculture Schemes – Agri-Environment Options Scheme to Reopen in 2011 – Farm Waste Management Scheme Payments Brought Forward – Total Department Expenditure in 2011 of almost €3 billion The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )GCSAI Annual Conference 2011 to Include SportsTurf Ireland Trade Show
GCSAI Annual Conference 2011 2nd & 3rd March 2011, knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Club, Trim, Co. MeathEnjoy two days of total learning. If you are involved within the sports turf industry then this is an event you should not miss. For the first time, the GCSAI Annual Conference will incorporate Sportsturf Ireland where twenty six [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dual Promotion of Keelings Flowers & Chocolates at Applegreen Making it Easier for the Guys to Choose
Click http://hortitrends.com to Subscribe to our News Letter and Alerts for the Horticulture & Fresh Produce Sectors. Click http://hortitrends.com to Promote Your Business and Grow Your Trade on Irelands Leading Business2Businesss Horticulture Directory of Supplies & Services.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Enterprise Back to Work Scheme
Check in with your local jobs facilitator about suppports for starting up your own business. The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to become self-employed. People taking part in the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance scheme (pdf) can keep a percentage of their social welfare payment for [...]
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