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20-12-2016
Satellites, guns help supercharge Aussie mango harvest
Researchers and Northern Territory mango growers are combining high-resolution satellite imagery with data from hand-held fruit-scanning guns to better map variations in tree health, crop yield and fruit maturity.
20-12-2016
Africa at highest risk of major economic blow from future climate threats - global index
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Countries most dependent on agriculture are also at high risk of experiencing changes in climate over the next thirty years and face the biggest costs in dealing with the effects of extreme weather, according to a global climate index, published on Monday.
20-12-2016
AUSVEG applauds govt’s commitment to Red imported fire ant eradication
National vegetable and potato industry body, AUSVEG, has applauded the Commonwealth government’s ongoing commitment to eradicate Red imported fire ant from Australia.
20-12-2016
A century of hort growth, more to come
Horticulture New Zealand CEO, Mike Chapman, notes that figures released last week by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) show that horticulture has grown by 4.2% over the past year, with an export value of just under $5 billion.
20-12-2016
Speedier biosecurity at Auckland Airport
A new biosecurity lane at Auckland Airport should allow speedier clearance of passengers, helping the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) manage the huge number of travellers expected to arrive in New Zealand this summer.
19-12-2016
New Water Tank Treatment
With so many rural properties depending on water tanks for their drinking water its timely to consider 'what's in the tank' and drinking water treatment as necessary but also be aware of down the track horticultural uses
19-12-2016
ACCC won’t appeal Woolworths court decision
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it will not appeal the judgment of Justice Yates, which dismissed the ACCC’s claim that Woolworths Ltd (Woolworths) had engaged in unconscionable conduct in its dealing with its suppliers through its ‘Mind the Gap’ scheme.
19-12-2016
Bees, other insects may transfer CGMMV
ABC Rural has recently reported that bees and other insects may be able to transfer an infectious plant virus found in melons, research by the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry has found.
19-12-2016
$10,000 nursery scholarships available
NGIA reports that the Australian Nursery Industry is funding three scholarships, valued at $10,000 each for a newly created Masterclass in Horticultural Business programme, with upcoming leaders urged to register their interest now.
19-12-2016
NGIA launches new best practice portal
A one-stop shop to help Australia’s nursery businesses meet industry best practice standards has been launched, providing online resources and access to e-learning opportunities.