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08-04-2016
Melbourne flower show a success
A great audience of horticultural enthusiasts celebrated the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show’s 21st birthday, with crowds revelling in the landscape and floristry designs on offer from some of the best homegrown and international talent.
08-04-2016
Report shows strong future for organic produce
There’s good news for New Zealand’s organic fruit and vegetable growers in a report just released showing Kiwis are buying more organic produce from their local supermarket.
07-04-2016
HFF grower meeting and AGM announced
Kindly sponsored by Royal Brinkman Australia, this year’s AGM will be hosted by Mortlock Hydroponics, courtesy of Ian and Wendy Mortlock.
07-04-2016
Aussie growers could donate excess veg to worthy cause
Peak industry body, AUSVEG, is encouraging Australia’s vegetable growers to donate excess produce to hunger relief organisation Foodbank Australia, in a bid to help families in need and avoid wastage.
07-04-2016
2016 APAL Awards for Excellence announced
Nominations are open for the 2016 Awards for Excellence and this year the awards feature six categories.
07-04-2016
WA’s new apple is Bravo!
Fruit West Co-operative Ltd has announced the name of its ANABP 01 apple as Bravo™. Details on the brand and marketing plans for the variety will be provided to existing and prospective growers at a field day on 18 April 2016 in Western Australia.
06-04-2016
Hort leadership programme applications open
Horticulture New Zealand says that its programme is designed for potential or current leaders in the horticulture industry who want to develop their leadership skills.
06-04-2016
Play some golf for children’s health
The 7th Potatoes New Zealand Charitable Trust Golf Tournament will be held at Methven Golf Club on Friday, 27 May. Tee-off at 11 am.
06-04-2016
FYI: Purdue innovation could help crops survive prolonged drought
Purdue University researchers are developing a technology that they believe could enable specific plants and crops to survive extreme periods of drought, while significantly decreasing agricultural water consumption.
06-04-2016
Fijian coop seeks $350K to help growers after cyclone
The Fiji Times newspaper has recently reported that a local horticultural business is seeking $350,000 to help its 260 farmers and export members back on their feet following Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston.