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03-05-2016
Boost for Aussie citrus in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam
Rising incomes in the Philippines and Thailand and a new Australian agricultural counsellor in Vietnam should benefit Australian citrus exports to both countries, according to Citrus Australia CEO, Judith Damiani.
03-05-2016
US veg grower to address delegates at National Hort Convention
Leading international vegetable grower, Jack Vessey, will be making his way down under to address Australian horticulture growers at the 2016 National Horticulture Convention, which will be held at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from 23-25 June.
03-05-2016
Which NZ Sauv will you be drinking on International #SauvBlanc Day?
International wine lovers will celebrate Sauvignon Blanc by marking the 7th annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day on 6 May. Festivities will kick off in New Zealand and continue around the globe, following the sun.
02-05-2016
Phosphate for autumn, winter cropping
One of the main reasons for soil testing is to monitor phosphate (P) levels as New Zealand soils are naturally deficient in phosphate. Phosphate is required for root development as well as seed quality. Its main role is in the storage and release of energy for plant growth.
02-05-2016
Hutchinson named best NZ’s young veg grower
Andrew Hutchinson from Pukekohe has beaten tough competition from three other entrants to be crowned NZ Young Vegetable Grower of 2016.
02-05-2016
FYI: Farms that sell directly to consumers may stay in business longer
Opportunities to buy food directly from farmers, in urban and rural areas, have increased considerably in recent years. The number of farms in the US that sold food at roadside stands, farmers’ markets, pick-your-own farms, onfarm stores, and community-supported agricultural arrangements increased 24 percent between 2002 and 2012.
02-05-2016
Velvetleaf search and destroy nears completion
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) reports that the management of the pest weed, Velvetleaf, is entering a new phase as property searches across New Zealand draw to a close.
02-05-2016
Zespri's precautionary hold on kiwifruit ends
Zespri has full confidence that kiwifruit currently on hold due to potentially affected packaging poses no risk to consumer safety. The fruit was put on hold in early April, following concern that small deposits of grease on pocket packs could affect around 0.01% of the fruit currently under review.
02-05-2016
NZ Regional Roundup
What's happening right now impacting on business for prominent cut flower growers around the regions...water allocation, dairy driven downturns, but some favourable climatic conditions!
02-05-2016
NZ Exporters Soldier On
While the NZ dollar softening has given cut flower exporters some relief it seems you still need a plan of attack to survive and thrive in the international market. Reports from some Exporters on the 'state of play'
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