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01-02-2017
Rainfall leads to higher prices for Indian Valentine's roses
The old adage, ‘say it with flowers’, may change in India this year, as this Valentine’s Day, consumers may have to ‘pay’ it with flowers, as they may have to shell double the usual price if they’re are planning to buy roses for loved ones.
01-02-2017
"Halve food waste by 2030," EU lawmakers urge
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - European Union countries were urged to halve food waste by 2030, but lawmakers stopped short of making the target binding, to the disappointment of environmental activists.
01-02-2017
FPSC to visit Pukekohe
The Fresh Produce Safety Centre extends an open invitation to fresh produce companies to attend an informal gathering at Campbell Tyson, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 21 February.
01-02-2017
Driving a 40 percent rise in Aussie veg exports
The future looks bright for Australia’s vegetable industry, following the release of an industry strategy that aims to increase the value of vegetable exports to $315 million, or 40 per cent, by 2020.
31-01-2017
Tiny backpack turns insects into cyborg pollinators
The smallest aerial drones mimic insects in many ways, but none can match the efficiency and maneuverability of the dragonfly.
31-01-2017
Zespri appoints Springford as independent director
The Zespri Board has appointed Peter Springford as an independent director, to replace long-serving director David Pilkington.
31-01-2017
Investment in Agriculture Forum 2017 Australia
With the growth in global population driving demand in Australian agriculture, both domestic and international investors are showing greater interest in a range of agricultural supply chains with a long-term view for potential growth.
31-01-2017
QLD hort industry to lift standards for vulnerable workers
Queensland’s peak horticulture body, Growcom, has been successful in obtaining funding through the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Community Engagement Grants Program (CEGP) targeting vulnerable workers.
31-01-2017
Pinot Noir descends on NZ’s Capitol City
The vinous international spotlight will be on New Zealand’s capitol this week with the Pinot Noir NZ 2017 celebration, described as the best Pinot Noir event on the planet.
31-01-2017
FYI: Genetic path to tastier tomatoes
Some consumers crave tastier tomatoes than those they buy at the supermarket, so a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher led a global team of scientists that found chemical combinations for better flavour.
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