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09-12-2016
Pinot Noir NZ 2017 sold out
The 'Sold Out' sign has gone up on one of New Zealand’s most significant wine events: Pinot Noir NZ 2017.
09-12-2016
Light transmission of wet greenhouse cladding reviewed
Measuring the light transmittance of greenhouse covering materials has become a standard procedure for the horticultural industry, according to Netherlands-based engineer, Gert-Jan Swinkels.
09-12-2016
Court rules on Woolworths’ ‘Mind the Gap’ scheme
The Australian Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against Woolworths Ltd (Woolworths).
09-12-2016
Pump risk assessment highlights potential savings
Growcom's Hort360 programme, the best management practice programme for production horticulture, has just released a new video case study focusing on how a pump risk assessment has highlighted potential savings in water and electricity costs.
09-12-2016
Food prices stable amid record cereal inventories
The FAO Food Price Index dipped slightly in November, marking a mild departure from its steady rise over the course of 2016.
08-12-2016
Hort exporters gain flexibility from law changes
Horticulture New Zealand welcomes the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority (HEA) Amendment Bill passed late yesterday, according to chief executive, Mike Chapman.
08-12-2016
Novel seed treatments protect wheat seedlings from pests
AgResearch scientists involved in the Next Generation Biopesticides Programme are following promising leads to identify effective environmentally benign microbial seed treatments for use by arable farmers.
08-12-2016
APAL’s Pink Lady appeal successful
APAL says that it has been successful in its appeal in a case between APAL and Pink Lady America regarding the supply of Chilean-grown apples traded under the brand name Pink Lady® to North America.
08-12-2016
Fragrant oil source not to be sniffed at
Native vegetation and bio-waste could be key players in New Zealand’s economic future as the transformation of degraded lands into value producing, biodiverse ecosystems becomes a necessity and a reality.
07-12-2016
Edible flower petals biz an Aussie regional innovation
From edible flower petals to crowdfunding ethical meat for city consumers, regional businesses are making the most of opportunities offered by online marketing and selling, according to a recent ABC Rural report.