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25-01-2016
USDA expands microloans to help farmers
Agriculture Deputy Secretary, Krysta Harden, has announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property.
25-01-2016
AIPH joins GlobalGAP
Inspired by the vision to facilitate post-WWII relationship-building between European horticulturists, a group of representatives from the national grower associations of Western Europe came together in Zurich to form the Association Internationale des Producteurs de l’Horticulture (AIPH), laying the foundations for an international community that exists to this day.
25-01-2016
Helix Australia introduces new Boronia
After the launch of Boronia Magenta Stars last year, Helix Australia will release the first of its Boronia ‘Bell’ series in 2016.
25-01-2016
MPI takes action on Tau fly sighting
The Ministry for Primary Industries reports that it’s been a busy time for AgriQuality and its staff since they swung in to action following the find of a single male Tau fly on 21 January.
25-01-2016
FAR South Otago/Southland field day
FAR invites arable growers to join its staff for a field day hosted by Graeme Gardyne.
25-01-2016
Labour survey for Aussie growers
The Voice of Horticulture has set up an online survey for Australian growers to share their views with regards to proposed changes pay award rates and working conditions.
22-01-2016
FYI: Growing fresh veg sprouts on cruise ships
Koppert Cress reports that it’s literally going to grow its vegetable sprouts on the water, collaborating with the Holland America Line.
22-01-2016
Kiwiberry GIA application submitted
NZ Kiwiberry Growers Inc (NZKBG) and KVH have jointly submitted an application to the Minister for Primary Industries for NZ Kiwiberry Growers to join Government Industry Agreements (GIA) and be represented by KVH in GIA decision-making.
22-01-2016
NZ avocado industry young leader awarded PMA Foundation Emerging Leaders Program bursary
Midge Munro, Communications Manager at New Zealand Avocado, has been awarded an AUD $8,000 bursary to attend the 2016 PMA Emerging Leaders Program, to be held in Arizona, USA.
22-01-2016
Aussie consumers value produce quality over cost – study
There are many factors that consumers consider when buying fresh produce, including the range provided by the retailer, price and perceived shelf life, yet new research has uncovered that quality is of ‘absolute importance’.
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