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18-02-2016
NZ reaches record sales of fruit and veg
New Zealand exports of fresh fruit and vegetables has grown considerably in 2015 compared to the previous year, according to figures from Fruit and Vegetables Facts.
18-02-2016
Nicola Johnson new CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated
NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) has announced the appointment of Nikki Johnson as its new CEO. She will assume responsibilities on 11 April 2016 and will succeed Mike Chapman, who stepped down to take on the role of CEO Horticulture NZ.
17-02-2016
Qld water supply scheme raises concerns
Growcom says it’s concerned by the potential consequences of a plan proposed by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNMR) to improve the way water for irrigation is allocated in the Central Lockyer Water Supply Scheme operated by SEQWater.
17-02-2016
ECAN wants input on pests
Environment Canterbury Regional Council is hosting community meetings for growers and the community to have their say in the first step of a review of the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan.
17-02-2016
FYI: Learning from wild toms to develop new varieties
Wild tomatoes are better able to protect themselves against the destructive whitefly than modern, commercial varieties, new research has shown.
17-02-2016
Growers face huge labour shortage for bumper harvest
Radio New Zealand has reported that it has been estimated that wine, apple and kiwifruit growers could be short by up to 2000 workers this year, and more in coming years.
17-02-2016
Tool frontman heads to NZ for Pinot Noir NZ 2017
Lead singer and lyricist for alternative metal and art-rock acts Tool, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle – and winemaker – Maynard James Keenan (MJK) is heading to Pinot Noir NZ 2017.
17-02-2016
Ballance scholarships set to secure a bright future
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has awarded a total of $48,000 in tertiary study scholarships to six talented students who are aiming to make a positive difference in the primary industries sector.
16-02-2016
High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge workshop registrations open
Registrations are now open for a High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge workshop on the regulatory landscape around functional foods to be held at the Novotel, Auckland on Tuesday April 12, 2016.
16-02-2016
AmericanHort welcomes USDA funding for plant pest solutions
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has just released its plan for strategically deploying over $58 million in special Farm Bill funding to protect agriculture and horticulture from plant pests and diseases. The funds are provided via the 2014 Farm Bill’s Horticulture title, a key legislative priority for AmericanHort.
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