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23-02-2016
Young leaders announced for primary industry tech event
Young leaders in New Zealand’s primary industries are essential for increasing the future prosperity of the sector.
23-02-2016
FAR maize trials field walk
Join Mike Parker, Sam McDougall and Allister Holmes from FAR to view the Maize Hybrid Performance (MPT) and nutgrass control trials, and to discuss ideas for future maize research in the Bay of Plenty.
23-02-2016
Agrecovery chemicals collection dates set for 2016.
Agrecovery says it has ten collections planned for 2016.
22-02-2016
Network to address rural labour issues, benefit producers, workers
A network of agriculture workforce officers based across Queensland has been appointed to help agribusinesses tackle one of the major challenges facing agriculture – accessing a consistent supply of appropriately skilled workers.
22-02-2016
Growcom congratulates agriculture’s new team in Australian Federal Parliament
Peak horticulture organisation, Growcom, said it is pleased that agriculture now has what it believes is a formidable team in Federal Parliament with three experienced and committed individuals to strive for its development.
22-02-2016
Tests results associate more people with recalled salads
Cases of Salmonella anatum illness associated with salads recalled by Tripod Farmers on 4 February have increased.
22-02-2016
Gerard appointed first patron of Australian Made Campaign
At a dinner attended by the Australian Made Campaign’s Board of Directors, Australian Made Campaign Chairman Glenn Cooper AM appointed Robert Gerard AO as the first ever patron of the Australian Made Campaign.
19-02-2016
Bio-control agent for tomato potato psyllid on trial
Tamarixia�trioaze is a bio control agent that is found primarily in arid or semi�arid regions in North America and more recently, Mexico. It is a small wasp that lays eggs on tomato potato psyllid (TPP) which, when hatched, eat the pest host.
19-02-2016
East Ashburton water quality investigation
Farmers east of SH1 between the Ashburton River and the Rakaia River are being asked to support a MPI sustainable farming fund (SFF) project that is being undertaken in the area.
19-02-2016
FYI: 5 key things to know about young plant buyers
Michigan State University’s Bridget Behe and Meister Media’s Carol Miller listened to three groups of consumers to find out how they view their relationship with their yards and plants.