Careers in Horticulture
Careers information on the many areas of Irish Horticulture
Careers in Horticulture
Careers information on the many areas of Irish Horticulture
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- Introduction
- Overview of the Horticulture Industry
Overview of the Horticulture Industry
Horticulture is the art and science of the cultivation of plants.
In 2017 the farmgate value of Horticultural output was €433m. The key crops in the Food Horticulture sector include Mushrooms, Potatoes, Field Vegetables, Outdoor Fruit and Protected Crops which have a combined value of €379m. The key crops in the Amenity Horticulture sector include Nursery Stock Production, Protected Flowers/Ornamentals, Christmas Trees, Cut Foliage and Bulbs which have a total value of €63m.
The key market for the Horticultural Industry is the domestic market. The main outlet for fresh produce is the domestic retail market which is valued at €1.54bn. The other notable outlet for fresh produce is the foodservice sector which is valued at €396m at wholesale prices.
The top 10 vegetable crops (including salad lines) purchased in the retail market in value terms are Tomato (€112m); Carrots (€63m); Peppers (€58m); Mushrooms (€56m); Broccoli (€33m); Onions (€33m); Lettuce (€30m); Cucumbers (€17m); Cabbage (€16m); Spring Onion (€10m) – 75% value of the vegetable sector of the market (source: Kantar Worldpanel).
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