Press Articles 2009

Using good bugs for Christmas Poinsettias - December 2009
Poinsettia is a very popular Christmas plant originating from Mexico and because of this it must be grown under protected glasshouse conditions in Northern Ireland ...

Weed free plants - December 2009
Greenmount Campus was the location for a recent workshop, attended by over 35 growers ...

Horticulture can help save the planet - February 2009
The Green Challenge conference organised by The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in partnership with the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) recently took place at Greenmount Campus ...

Horticulture to go greener - January 2009
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in partnership with the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) is organising a conference entitled ‘The Green Challenge’ focusing on sustainability in horticulture ...

Winter Cyclamen production in biodegradable pots - January 2009
Cyclamen, a popular pot plant during the autumn and winter months, can be grown successfully in biodegradable pots ...

Sustainable Energy for Horticulture - January 2009
Energy is a major expense for horticultural businesses ...

'Free' water for plants - January 2009
Water is an increasing expense for horticultural businesses ...