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16-12-2015
Food festivals have potential to boost island economies
Food festivals have grown to become a platform to showcase a country’s authentic cuisine and raise the profile of super foods, writes Teremoana (Mona) Mato, Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PT&I) NZ Trade Development Manager from Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
16-12-2015
Strong outlook for NZ’s primary sector exports
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) expects meat and wool, horticulture and forestry export revenues will support New Zealand's primary sector export growth to 2017, and help offset the recent year's fall in the dairy sector.
16-12-2015
Global recognition for sustainable farming systems in Bangladesh, Japan
Four traditional farming systems in Bangladesh and Japan have been designated as ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems’.
15-12-2015
Tassie fruit growers trial 'job hubs' to fill workforce gap
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation recently reported that Tasmanian fruit growers are calling for the widespread rollout of an initiative that connects potential employers with workers.
15-12-2015
Ethiopian flower industry flourishes
The Ethiopian flower industry is flourishing, with the help of government incentives and low labor costs, experts told the Anadolu Agency.
15-12-2015
Freshmax introduces Lani™
The Freshmax Group and Innovar® are pleased to announce the commercial launch of its new Lani™ cherry.
15-12-2015
Have a say on bees and pollination
To better understand current use of pollination across the horticultural and agricultural sectors and help design research projects that address industry trends and needs, Plant & Food Research is asking growers and beekeepers to share their current practices and their thoughts on future pollination requirements.
14-12-2015
Lower NZ food prices in the year to November
In the year to November 2015, food prices decreased 0.2 percent, influenced by lower prices for grocery foods, Statistics New Zealand reported.
14-12-2015
CHS launches annual Summer Garden Awards
From flaxes to buxus – it's time for Christchurch gardeners to sharpen their edges and shine their grasses. The Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) invites dedicated garden owners to show off their blooming summer gardens in the Society’s annual Summer Garden Awards
14-12-2015
Free flowering, healthy roses feature among winning roses
New rose varieties that produce lots of flowers and get less disease topped the New Zealand Rose Society International Trial Awards in Palmerston North in early December with an orange rose ‘Fireball’ coming out on top.
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