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10-02-2016
MSU Researcher gets USDA grant to study fresh produce, food safety
Hui Li, an AgBioResearch scientist at Michigan State University, has been awarded a $475,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study human exposure to the harmful chemicals present in fresh produce.
09-02-2016
Somalia faces large-scale food insecurity compounded by drought
Somalia will continue to face large-scale food insecurity between now and June 2016 as a result of poor rainfall and drought conditions in several areas, trade disruptions, and a combination of protracted and new population displacements, all of which have been exacerbated by chronic poverty.
09-02-2016
Hort Innovation to strengthen Aussie hort exports
Australia’s horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation), has established two new panels to help promote and boost Australian exports.
09-02-2016
MOU signals closer collaboration between Zespri, T&G
Zespri and T&G have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their intention to work together to create value for their respective growers and shareholders. Zespri Chairman, Peter McBride, and BayWa Chief Executive, Professor Klaus Josef Lutz, signed the MOU at the fruit industry trade show, Fruit Logistica, in Berlin.
09-02-2016
HortNZ welcomes TPPA signing
New Zealand’s peak body for commercial fruit and vegetable growers, Horticulture New Zealand, says it has welcomed the official New Zealand signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.
09-02-2016
No further Tau flies found, restrictions lifted
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirms that all restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Manurewa, Auckland, due to the Tau fly, were lifted as of Sunday, 7 February.
09-02-2016
Contribution to crop research recognised
Plant & Food Research’s Dr Stuart Tustin has been named the 2016 recipient of the Joe Bell Trophy by the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrower’s Association for service to the industry.
09-02-2016
Red flowers in demand as Sydney Markets celebrate Chinese New Year
ABC Rural recently reported that the Sydney Produce and Flower Markets are seeing red, as celebrations ramp up for the Chinese New Year.
09-02-2016
Women in farm businesses: Growcom supports professional development
Growcom’s first Women in Agribusiness seminar for 2016 on the Sunshine Coast on 17 February will include a discussion about what opportunities women in rural businesses need to grow their industry networks, improve their business skills, and build confidence to take on more leadership roles.
09-02-2016
WAPA releases southern hemisphere apple and pear crop forecasts
WAPA has released its annual consolidated crop forecasts for the forthcoming southern hemisphere apple and pear seasons.
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