On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May 2024, the RDS will host ‘Finding Common Ground’, a festival on biodiversity and sustainability which aims to bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, practitioners, advocates and RDS Members to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and solutions in the fields of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices.

Beginner gardeners offered opportunity to share local stories on a national stage with popular Postcard Garden feature, supported by Tirlán CountryLife

The RTE scandal, highlighting hidden payments and lavish spending, has led to severe criticism of the management and governance at the public service broadcaster. In this article, our Managing Director, Gemma Smyth shares her thoughts on what will be a big week ahead for RTE.

As the urgency to save our planet becomes more and more prevalent, the reality is that we are also facing a huge rise in the cost of living which is putting heightened pressure on society as a whole. So, the looming question on the minds of many business owners and consumers is, can we afford to always make the choices that are most ethical and least damaging to our environment?

Ireland’s Master Gardener, Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Gardens in Co. Kerry has announced his most ambitious plan to date for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as organisers agree to showcase his rare ferns in a prime position at the 2023 event. Building on this year’s success, where Alexander was awarded Gold medals at both the RHS Chelsea Flower show and the RHS Hampton Court Palace for his rare ground and tree fern display, Billy’s ambition is to secure another gold medal in 2023.

At &Smyth, we are all about striking a balance. After the last two years, the world of work continues to evolve but one thing that will never change, is that we can craft our award-winning work in any location. You’ll find us together, apart, in-person or virtual depending on the day of the week or the project brief!

Whether they are baked, air-fried or deep-fried, Bord Bia is encouraging consumers to ensure that the potatoes they enjoy – at home or from the chip-shop - are locally grown this National Potato Day (Friday October 7th). Starting this week, Romayo’s, the Italian-Irish chain of 21 traditional chip-shops around Dublin will engage in a pilot project to display the Bord Bia Quality mark to call out their local, Quality Assured, potato suppliers, Paud Flynn & Sons, who have been farming in North Co Dublin for over 100 years.

Food Works, Ireland’s leading accelerator programme for early-stage food and drink companies, has helped raise over €6.5m in funding for participants in last 10 years. The programme, which combines the resources of three government agencies - Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc - has been a fundamental driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector in the last decade. The funding was accessed through High-Potential Start-Up fund investments (HPSU); Competitive Start-Up Funding (CSF) investments and feasibility grants supplied by Enterprise Ireland. Food Works is currently seeking applications from high-potential, ambitious start-up food and drink businesses to take part in the 2023 programme.