Record 1301 to 1310 of 4405
09-03-2016
Qld hort urged to support Fiji’s recovery after Cyclone Winston
Growcom says its thoughts are with the people of Fiji following Tropical Cyclone Winston, a Category 5 storm and the largest recorded cyclone to devastate the country.
08-03-2016
NZTDS to look into what’s in NZ’s food
A periodic study that is expected to give the most comprehensive view of what’s in New Zealand’s food over time has begun, says Scott Gallacher, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Deputy Director-General Regulation and Assurance.
08-03-2016
NGIA launches industry structure review
Nursery and Garden Industry Australia Limited (NGIA) President, Mike Mehigan, announced at the recent National Conference in Adelaide, the formation of a special committee to conduct a broad ranging, whole of industry review of the current structure of the nursery and garden industry in Australia and make recommendations for the future.
08-03-2016
HortNZ scholarships close soon
Applications for HortNZ’s annual scholarships close on Sunday, 20 March.
08-03-2016
Amendments considered for ACVM Act
The Primary Production Select Committee is currently considering changes to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act that increase the length of time that registrants of crop protection and veterinary medicine projects will have exclusivity for their products.
08-03-2016
APAL working with growers to trial two new pear varieties
There are two very distinct segmentations in pear market around texture,” explained Garry Langford, manager of Apple & Pear Australia’s (APAL) Intellectual Property Division. “There are a portion that like crisp pears, while some prefer that traditional buttery texture.”
07-03-2016
Biosecurity incursion in South Island fodder beet crops
Velvetleaf, which is considered one the world’s worst weeds of cropping, has been found in several South Island fodder beet crops.
07-03-2016
FYI: Lowering produce prices may help save lives
Lowering prices on fruits and vegetables may be more effective in reducing heart disease than mass media campaigns over fifteen years, according to an updated analysis presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Scientific Sessions.
07-03-2016
US company obtains patent on bee delivery crop protection technique
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. announced that it has received a notice of application approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office for two of its three pending applications.
07-03-2016
Aussie growers hungry for TPP challenge
The city of Coffs Harbour lies on Australia's east coast between Sydney and Brisbane. The surrounding region is famous for its blueberries. Oz Group, a cooperative composed of about 100 farms, reports that it’s expanding its capacity.
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