Tree Budding and Grafting Event
17 August 2022 17 August 2022Venue Kildalton College,Piltown, Co. Kilkenny
With growing demand for young and semi mature trees there is scope for new entrants in the potentially lucrative sector.
Teagasc will host an event at Kildalton College on Wednesday, 17 August at 11am & 2pm that will support new and developing growers.
Fred Townsend, Teagasc Nursery Stock Lecturer and Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery Stock Advisor will be joined by John Murphy, Owner of Annaveigh Nursery for a demonstration of skills, discussion and a walk through some of the selection of trees being screened for suitability for climate change.
There will be a demonstration of a Clemens mechanical weeder which is now being used in tree nurseries in Ireland.
Groups will be limited to ensure every participant will have a chance to view the demonstrations and discuss practical aspects of propagation so booking early is advised.
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