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13-07-2016
Weathering the Winter
With erratic temperatures and growing conditions winter can be a challenge for flower growers aiming to maintain a quality product against the odds according to the industry association
13-07-2016
Rare Breeds
With the winds of political change not favouring Plant Breeders it may be some time before we see a robust new flower variety breeding process in New Zealand according to a discussion with industry stalwarts
13-07-2016
GIA Update
With around 10 producer groups coming to the table so sign GIA's (Government Industry Agreements) relating to preparation and response to biosecurity threats, the question arises of how it will all affect industries and in particular non signatory groups deemed to be beneficiaries
13-07-2016
OPC Changes now in Force
July 1 was D-Day for the Environmental Protection Agency's changes to approved uses of several insecticides belonging to the classes Organophosphates and Carbamates (OPC's)
12-07-2016
NZ Plant Producers Inc Imminent
As the pivotal Nursery Conference and AGM set for 27-28 July approaches the new NZPPI structure is set to leave the drawing board and become a reality. More detail on what's proposed and why
07-07-2016
Auckland Flower Show Postponed
The proposed new Auckland Flower Show christened "The Greatest Show In Earth" will now take place in November 2017 rather than 2016 to allow the organisers more time to adequately prepare and to meet duty of care requirements for the historic site
01-07-2016
Funding injection to assist Aussie small exporters
As of 29 June, Australia's small exports are set to become better off, thanks to a funding boost under the Coalition Government's $15 million Package Assisting Smaller Exporters Programme.
28-06-2016
Petunia DNA that causes colour, shape, varies between species
Petunias come in many different varieties, which make them popular bedding plants that appear in gardens and on terraces.
23-06-2016
The potential of Pakistani floriculture
According to the University of Sargodha, Floriculture is a most trivialised sector of agriculture in Pakistan, but in the last two decades, there is a noticeable increase in demand and supply.
22-06-2016
Stricter rules for quarantine facilities
Stricter new rules for approved quarantine facilities should help reduce the chance of unwanted pests or diseases arriving in New Zealand from imported goods, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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