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18-08-2015
New Zealand contributes to fruit fly research
Scientists from Plant & Food Research are working to protect New Zealand borders from future incursions of the Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) and support control of populations in areas of eastern Australia where it is a major pest of horticultural crops.
17-08-2015
US researchers look to improve safety of leafy greens
Food safety is a top priority for consumers, especially when it comes to the leafy greens in salads. Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered natural methods to sanitise them using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen, such as oregano, cinnamon, and vinegar.
17-08-2015
USA now largest export market for NZ wine
The USA has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand wine’s largest export market by value according to the 2015 Annual Report of New Zealand Winegrowers.
17-08-2015
Aussie veg exports grow
The value of Australian vegetable exports has increased by over five per cent since the 2013-14 financial year, driven by strong performances from key vegetable commodities in Asian and Middle Eastern markets, according to recent data released by the Global Trade Atlas.
14-08-2015
Kids in the garden at the Bostock NZ Edible Garden Show
The Bostock New Zealand Edible Garden Show will be packed with school children again this year to contest and win The Warehouse School Garden Challenge.
14-08-2015
Viticulturist encourages others to enter East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Winning a category award in the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards was a nice little pat on the back for viticulturist Steve Wheeler and his employer, Mission Estate Winery.
14-08-2015
Flower importer fined for biosecurity breach
A Mangere-based flower importer was fined $10,000 in Manukau District Court in July on Biosecurity Act charges.
13-08-2015
Council to continue support to HB A&P Society
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is recommending to strengthen its relationship with the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society off the back of a successful partnership with the National Horticultural Field Day event, held in June each year.
13-08-2015
ProductionWise Version 2.6 update released
GrainGrowers has announced recent developments of its ProductionWise app for both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
13-08-2015
NZ food prices up 1.2 percent in year to July
Statistics NZ has just reported that in the year to July 2015, food prices increased 1.2 percent. This follows a decrease of 0.1 percent in the year to June and 0.8 percent in the year to May.
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