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15-03-2017
Detailed genetic map of roses published
A team of researchers from Wageningen University & Research, which includes breeding researchers and geneticists, has succeeded in creating a highly detailed genetic map of roses.
13-03-2017
NZRS Rose of the Month is Magnifi-scent
Everyone loves fragrant roses and this month NZRS has picked a new release for winter 2017 that is bound to please everyone’s noses.
13-03-2017
Loss reduction reported in NZ bee colonies in 2016
The release of a second survey on beehive losses is helping build a better picture of the state of New Zealand’s honeybees and the challenges beekeepers are facing.
13-03-2017
BREAKING NEWS - NZ flower auctions set for sector-wide uniformity
In what could be one of the most significant developments in the history of New Zealand’s flower industry, United Flower Growers (UFG) is acquiring the FloraMax flower auction business from Turners and Growers Fresh Limited, a subsidiary of T&G Global Limited.
10-03-2017
Questioning the Future of NZFGA
Change seems certain. But what is the right path for producer associations like NZFGA? Executive Officer Chris Smellie candidly shares his views on what the future might hold
09-03-2017
Flower Growers Advocacy Update
There has been a lot going on in terms of legislative and biosecurity reform for the NZ Flower Growers representatives to keep up with. An update on recent happenings affecting many flower growers in the future
09-03-2017
Unwanted in New Zealand
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is on the watch list of MPI, we do not have it here...yet. And this particular 'bad bug' is one that our whole growing community needs to be vigilantly on the watch to ensure it never gets established in New Zealand
09-03-2017
Valentine's Post Assessment
The consensus was that trading for New Zealand Growers has been good particularly benefitted by a week-day Valentine's. Some interesting global snippets are provided on trends in other countries
09-03-2017
Xylella Likely Impacts
NZFGA executive officer Chris Smellie summarises the status of serious plant disease causing organism Xylella fastidiosa as regards impacts on importation of plant material and in particular tissue culture for new cut flower varieties
09-03-2017
Flower Grower's Hand Up
While flower grower sectors in some countries are advantaged by government assistance, on closer inspection there may be channels for New Zealand growers through SME assistance funding through regional and central government initiatives
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