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11-02-2016
Backpacker tax threatens Aussie hort harvests
The Voice of Horticulture has identified labour changes as a threat to grower profitability and is seeking a reversal of the ‘backpacker tax’ and preservation of current award conditions.
11-02-2016
PMA A-NZ responds to salad recalled for salmonella
The recall of pre-packaged salad brands has been thorough, swift and effective according to the Produce Marketing Association and the Fresh Produce Safety Centre.
11-02-2016
NZ El Nino update
According to industry body, NZ Avocado, soil moisture deficits for the main growing regions haven’t been too bad but the effects of El Niño are predicted to continue through to March meaning vigilance is still needed.
10-02-2016
Radfords user seminar comes to BOP
The latest Radfords FreshPack/KiwiPlus user seminar will offer presentations covering notable points from the 2015 season, detail of the various enhancements and changes available for 2016 and a discussion/Q&A session.
10-02-2016
Growcom welcomes proposed amended Horticulture Code
Peak horticulture body, Growcom, said it welcomes the recommendation of the Independent Review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct to renew the current code with amendments.
10-02-2016
FYI: Israeli plant research could revolutionise hort
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have succeeded in isolating a gene whose surplus expression activates the asexual reproduction (apomixes) mechanism in plants.
10-02-2016
Europe's shift to dark green forests stokes global warming-study
OSLO (Reuters) - An expansion of Europe's forests towards dark green conifers has stoked global warming, according to a study on Thursday at odds with a widespread view that planting more trees helps human efforts to slow rising temperatures.
10-02-2016
Urine makes hydroponic tomatoes tastier?
According to scientists at the University of Ghent, tomatoes grown with algae have more flavor than conventionally grown tomatoes. The algae are made with the help of urine and are used to improve the recycling of fertilisers.
10-02-2016
New trade fair to connect with Iran’s hort industry
From Thursday, 1 September to Sunday, 4 September, a brand new trade exhibition will be organised in Tehran to promote the Iran’s horticultural industry.
10-02-2016
Spotlight on managing soil-borne disease
Soil-borne diseases are a major threat to vegetable produce in intensive cropping systems, costing Australia’s $4 billion vegetable industry around $120 million per annum, while management has become more difficult with fewer chemical control options, more intensive rotations and consumer demand for ‘perfect’ produce.
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