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15-02-2016
Brinkman Australia increases sales team
Brinkman Australia says it is pleased to announce that David Francis has joined Brinkman Australia. He has owned and managed Duralite Horticultural Supplies for over 22 years and has extensive knowledge of fertiliser and growing media.
15-02-2016
Never too late to bloom
Two kindergartens have just been announced as winners in the Daltons Late Bloomers competition, which is part of the popular Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.
12-02-2016
AUSVEG welcomes dumping duties on Italian toms
AUSVEG said welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to impose anti-dumping duties on canned Italian tomatoes imported by companies Feger and La Doria, following a landmark case by Victorian food processors, SPC Ardmona.
12-02-2016
Colombian floriculture meets US Valentine’s rush
Around 500 million cut Colombian flowers have reached the US market by 9 February in order to meet with increased demand on Valentine’s Day.
12-02-2016
AIPH to identify international vision for ornamental hort
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has launched a three-year project with the aim of identifying an international vision for the ornamental horticulture industry.
12-02-2016
Fungicide approved to fight apple, grape disease
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) reports that it has approved an application from Kaken Pharmaceutical Co to import the fungicide, Esteem, for use to control disease in apples and grapes. The product contains Polyoxin D zinc salt, an active ingredient that is new to New Zealand.
12-02-2016
Submissions sought on agent to combat crop pest
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has opened submissions on an application to release a type of parasitic wasp as a biological control agent
to combat a psyllid (plant louse) that attacks tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums and tamarillos in New Zealand.
12-02-2016
Highest monthly rise in NZ food prices since June 2013
Statistics New Zealand reports that food prices rose 2.0 percent in January 2016. This is the highest monthly rise since June 2013, and follows five consecutive months of decreases.
11-02-2016
Market Intelligence: Tastes vary by age
A new study, published in the international trade journal, Food Quality and Preference, confirms that taste preferences can differ between the old and the young – something those involved suggested to be kept in mind when developing new products.
11-02-2016
Growcom and Persimmons Australia added as hosts of 2016 National Hort Convention
Growcom and Persimmons Australia Inc will join horticulture’s heaviest hitters in hosting the 2016 National Horticulture Convention, which will be held at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from 23-25 June.
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