Ireland
The eighth international “Fascination of Plants Day” around 18 May 2026 will be launched by plant scientists across the world under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).
The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture and sustainable production of nutritious food, as well as for horticulture, forestry and the production of plant-based non-food products such as paper, timber, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The role of plants in environmental conservation is also a key message.
Everybody is welcome to join this initiative!
SmartRoots is an innovative public engagement initiative designed to connect communities, particularly
underrepresented communities with the future of sustainable agriculture. By combining hands-on
workshops, interactive digital tools, and functional vertical micro-farms, SmartRoots serves to demystify
the role of real-time data, sensor technology, and embedded artificial intelligence (AI) in food production. This particular project is funded by Research Ireland’s Discover Program.