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Ireland's Horticulture Faces Urgent Shift Away from Peat

3/5/2025

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Peat plays a crucial role in horticulture, yet its finite nature threatens our climate and biodiversity. With 60% of Ireland's horticulture dependent on peat, there's a growing push for sustainable practices and peat-free alternatives. While innovative solutions like paludiculture are on the rise, legislative hurdles slow their adoption. Change is coming, but it needs to accelerate.

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Story summary

Peat plays a crucial role in horticulture, yet its finite nature threatens our climate and biodiversity. With 60% of Ireland's horticulture dependent on peat, there's a growing push for sustainable practices and peat-free alternatives. While innovative solutions like paludiculture are on the rise, legislative hurdles slow their adoption. Change is coming, but it needs to accelerate.