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16-02-2016
Are pro-poor benefits of Africa's 'green revolution' based on myths?
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Rather than alleviating poverty, a farming revolution aimed at increasing and modernising agricultural production in Africa could be harming the poorest, according to a new study.
16-02-2016
Valentine’s Day 2016 record year for Colombian flower industry
This year’s Valentine’s Day marked another record year for the Colombian flower industry. Over 500 million flowers arrived in North America just to celebrate 14 February. This confirms Colombia being the second largest cut flower supplier in the world and the largest supplier of cut roses in the US.
16-02-2016
Export drop forecasted for Fiji's fruit, veg
The Fiji Times newspaper reports that the El Nino phenomenon is set to cause a drop in Fiji's fruit exports.
16-02-2016
Aussie consumers on hunt for more veg
Australian consumers have indicated that they want to incorporate more vegetables into their diets, according to research commissioned by the Dieticians Association of Australia released to coincide with the launch of Healthy Weight Week.
16-02-2016
Indonesia visit for NZ food and beverage entrepreneurs
The Asia New Zealand Foundation offers five young New Zealand food and beverage entrepreneurs the chance to visit Indonesia.
15-02-2016
New rural jobs network to benefit Qld producers, workers
Rural employers and jobseekers will benefit from a landmark partnership just launched by Queensland Agriculture Minister, Leanne Donaldson.
15-02-2016
Modeling use of pesticides mathematically
As population growth, greater food consumption, competition for land use, and climate change pose challenges to world food production, managing loss of crop due to pests and weeds becomes increasingly important.
15-02-2016
El Niño set to have devastating impact on Southern Africa’s harvests, food security
Southern Africa is currently in the grip of an intense drought that has expanded and strengthened since the earliest stages of the 2015-2016 agricultural season, driven by one of the strongest El Niño events of the last 50 years.
15-02-2016
Aussie veg temporarily back on PNG menu
Australian vegetable grower body, AUSVEG, said it applauds the decision of the Papua New Guinean Government to temporarily lift the ban on the import of selected Australian fruits and vegetables for three months.
15-02-2016
Proposed new R&D/biosecurity citrus levy moves one step closer
As part of its review of the proposal to increase the citrus R&D levy to $3.20/t and the PHA biosecurity levy to $0.30/t (a total increase of $1.50/t), the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is providing a six week period for lodgements of objections or support.
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