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11-11-2015
Survey of NZ cereal areas, volumes - October 2015
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) says the objective of this AIMI survey of cereal growers was to determine, as at 10 October 2015, sales of the 2015 harvest of wheat, barley and oats since 1 July 2015; levels of on-farm storage, both sold and unsold, of the 2015 harvest and spring 2015 sowings; and sowing intentions of wheat, barley and oats.
11-11-2015
‘No worries’ in Kiwi exporting
Are Kiwi communications throughout the export supply chain really as good as gold?
Yeah-nah.
10-11-2015
Growcom concerned at negative impact on possible GST on fresh food
Peak horticulture organisation, Growcom, said that the impact on the health of Queenslanders, particularly in regional areas, should be carefully considered by governments before broadening the Goods and Services Tax base to include fresh food as part of reforms of the taxation system.
10-11-2015
How plant cell compartments ‘chat’ with each other
A team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Bonn, has discovered a basis of communication in plant cells: the ‘MICU’ protein controls the calcium ion concentration in the cellular power stations.
10-11-2015
Weed killing weevil revealed at field day
With support from MPI’s Sustainable Farming Fund, an invasive weed may soon be controlled with the help of a British weevil.
10-11-2015
Berries, the ‘go to’ health food
Scientists in North Carolina and New Zealand are collaborating and engaging with growers to build the scientific evidence to convince consumers that berries are nature’s ‘go to’ health food.
10-11-2015
ARA’s submission to the Federal Department of the Environment
The Australian Refrigeration Association has made a submission to the Federal Department of the Environment regarding their Review of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases Management Act (OPSGG MA).
09-11-2015
Abundant Produce seeks ASX listing
The Australian vegetable seed company, Abundant Produce Limited, has announced that it plans to publicly list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
09-11-2015
Mark Blue Scholarship winners announced
PMA Australia-New Zealand has announced that the first round of Mark Blue Scholarships have been awarded.
09-11-2015
Apple Replant Disease Field Day
Over the last two years, NGINZ’s former Fruit Tree Sector Group and Plant and Food Research have been undertaking field trials exploring biological, cultural and rotation systems and will host a field day at Waimea Nurseries in Nelson to showcase and discuss their work and findings to date.
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