Approximately 60 nursery growers and students attended a technical event held at Kelly Nursery, focusing on practical composting techniques, cutting-edge technology, and vital industry updates.
The day kicked off with an engaging live demonstration by Eoin Kelly of the new Eco Green Shredder composting equipment. Attendees got a hands-on look at the entire process, viewing green waste at different stages, all the way through to final screened and mature compost.
Following the demo, Dónall Flanagan and Dr. Eoghan Corbett provided an invaluable review of the composting process. They highlighted the critical elements for success, emphasizing the importance of monitoring temperature and timely turning.
The focus then shifted to the nursery's impressive infrastructure, with Billy Kelly demonstrating their high-tech systems. This included the Aqua Hort fertigation and copper ion dosing system used for precise nutrient delivery, as well as the operation of their substantial rainwater harvesting tanks.
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