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09-05-2016
Searching for solutions to Aussie labour supply issues
In an effort to bolster the long-term growth of the nation’s $3.3 billion vegetable industry, Horticulture Innovation Australia has commissioned a research project that aims to address labour supply challenges faced by growers.
09-05-2016
Expanded access for Aussie citrus exports to South Korea
Australia’s peak citrus industry group, Citrus Australia, and Research and Development Corporation Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) have welcomed South Korea’s decision to accept imports of Australian blood oranges.
09-05-2016
PHA Biosecurity Levy Survey – responses required URGENTLY
Australian avocado growers should by now be aware of Avocados Australia’s proposed PHA Avocado Levy and all growers should have received a survey last week, either by email via Survey Monkey, or by post to complete.
06-05-2016
Oz Clarke inducted into New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame
Oz Clarke, the man who helped put New Zealand Wine on the map, will be inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame on International Sauvignon Blanc Day, Friday, 6 May.
06-05-2016
16 years for HB’s A&P Bayleys Wine Awards
Award sponsors, industry representative and media gathered on the evening of 5 May for the official launch of the 2016 Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards. Now in its sixteenth year, the event has grown from its modest beginnings to become one of the region’s most significant celebrations of NZ's winemaking prowess.
06-05-2016
Palm oil keeps global food price trend heading up in April
Global prices of key staple food commodities rose in April, marking its third consecutive monthly increase after four years of decline.
06-05-2016
Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference 2016
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee extends an invitation to attend their forthcoming Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference 2016 and technical exhibition to be held at Mantra Lorne from 8-10 June 2016.
06-05-2016
Front-footing pest and disease risk in kiwifruit
Plant & Food Research said that it has been successful in the most recent round of science investment from The Catalyst Fund, formerly the International Relationships Fund. The funds will support a new project entitled ‘Integrated Kiwifruit Industry Security Technology’.
06-05-2016
Aussie hort industry investment panels kick off
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) has announced that eleven more Strategic Investment Advisory Panels were finalised as it continues to strengthen its investment approach.
05-05-2016
Growcom unhappy with lack of gov’t action on backpacker tax
Peak horticulture body, Growcom, said that it is dismayed that the government has not moved to address the backpacker tax issue in the Federal Budget.