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20-01-2016
New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation
A new parasitic wasp mix Aphiscout detects the early signs of an aphid infestation and gives growers reliable information about a correct release strategy.
20-01-2016
Taking the gripe out of Aussie grape exports
Table grape growers in Australia can now meet export requirements quicker and with more accuracy thanks to the development of a new digital export accreditation system.
20-01-2016
Chardonnay, Sparkling stars of Gisborne wine symposium
Gisborne will play host to some of the world’s top writers and influencers at New Zealand’s first Chardonnay and Sparkling wine symposium this February.
19-01-2016
European plant health talks reach conclusion
In late December, a three-way discussion between the European Commission, Parliament and Council on plant health has reached a conclusion.
19-01-2016
Rose industry raises environmental concerns
According to a recent Scientific American podcast, as roses are generally grown in warmer climates, such as South America for US markets and in Africa for Europe, they have to be flown to reach consumers. In addition, they also have to be driven in temperature-controlled trucks across countries and stored overnight in chillers.
19-01-2016
PNG MP calls for veg import review
Member for Sinasina Yongomugl, Kerenga Kua, has said that the decision by Agriculture Minister Tommy Tomscoll to exempt one vegetable importer is wrong, and will lead to an undisputed monopoly in the agriculture industry.
19-01-2016
Maximising export returns for NZ’s biological industries
The AERU has received funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to undertake a three-year research programme to help New Zealand’s biological industries maximise their export returns.
18-01-2016
HIA could face changes to allow hort lobby groups to be members
ABC Rural recently reported that Australian horticulture lobby groups could have a greater say in the industry's peak research and development corporation this year.
18-01-2016
FAO presents $50 million emergency plan as Ethiopia faces worst drought in 30 years
The strongest El Niño weather episode in the last several decades has caused repeated crop failure, decimated livestock herds and driven some 10.2 million people across Ethiopia into food insecurity, FAO said today, as it presented its emergency response plan to urgently protect livestock and rebuild crop production in the Horn of Africa nation.
18-01-2016
FYI: Land trusts aid beginning US farmers in land procurement
The average age of American farmers is 58.3 years, and new farmers are needed to carry the torch. One of the biggest barriers to beginning farmers is access to land.
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