Do you want to improve your business performance by participating in
'The Green Challenge'?
'The Green Challenge' is the title of a conference organised by CAFRE in
partnership with the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) to address
sustainability issues within horticulture. The conference will be held
at Greenmount Campus, on Thursday 5 February 2009.
Speaking at the launch of the conference, John Fay, CAFRE Director said
"This is an excellent opportunity for the horticulture sector within
Northern Ireland to hear and see at first hand the latest innovative
sustainable technologies.  I am particularly pleased to partner the HTA
and welcome their input to this rapidly changing area."
HTA representative Michelle Shirlow said "The conference should prove
beneficial to garden centres and local authorities as well as producers
of fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, and ornamental crops.  I would strongly
encourage all people with an interest in sustainable issues in
horticulture to put the date in their diary now."
The conference committee also encourages companies with expertise in the
area of sustainability in horticulture to exhibit on the day.
To apply for a trade stand  or for further information on the event,
please contact Kieran Lavelle, Senior Horticulture Development Adviser
on (028) 37515651 or email kieran.lavelle@dardni.go.uk

John Fay, CAFRE Director, Kieran Lavelle, CAFRE
with Michele Shirlow and Doug Thompson from the HTA at the launch of the
Green Challenge Conference at the CAFRE, Greenmount Campus