Record 1271 to 1280 of 4405
16-03-2016
AUSVEG welcomes merger of leading agribusinesses
Vegetable industry body, AUSVEG, said it welcomes the announcement that two leading agribusinesses, Staphyt and Peracto, will officially merge on 1 July 2016 to create a global agricultural contract research organisation.
15-03-2016
2016 NGIA National Conference a success
More than 200 delegates attended each day of the NGIA “Share the Vision – The Road Ahead” National Conference in Adelaide, 15-17 February.
15-03-2016
Young Aussies consider Nursery and Garden Industry’s future
The next generation gathered recently to discuss the current state of the Australian Nursery Industry and provide their thoughts on where they see the industry in five and ten years’ time.
15-03-2016
FYI:Tesco plans to stop food waste by 2017
Tesco CEO, Dave Lewis, has announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that goes to waste.
15-03-2016
FYI: Should Vietnam export fresh flowers?
With ideal conditions in soil and climate, Vietnam, in general, and Lam Dong province, in particular, is considered the ‘golden land’ for developing tropical and temperate flowers.
15-03-2016
Innovation back on agenda at Aussie veg grower seminar
Futuristic technologies and the latest advances in agricultural innovation will be on the agenda as world-leading experts address Australian vegetable growers at the 2016 Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar, to be held on the Gold Coast on 23 June.
14-03-2016
Gov’t support for HB water scheme welcomed
Recent government support of $575,000 for delivering the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme has been welcomed by the Hawke's Bay Regional Investment Company Limited (HBRIC).
14-03-2016
Ravensdown, Massey 'share values' – winner
Ravensdown general manager of innovation and strategy, Mike Manning, says the fertiliser company and Massey University share many of the same values in their vision for New Zealand including science-based sustainable growth of the agri-food sector.
14-03-2016
ACCC will not oppose Coles' proposed acquisition of five Supabarn supermarkets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided not to oppose Coles’ proposed acquisition of five Supabarn supermarkets in NSW and the ACT.
14-03-2016
Voice of Horticulture says Modern Award changes would be disaster
A Voice of Horticulture survey of growers has forecast disastrous consequences if the Fair Work Commission approves changes to the Horticulture Modern Award.