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24-11-2016
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers
New Zealand Winegrowers says it welcomes the increase in the number of seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme announced by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse.
24-11-2016
Annies donates to North Canterbury
Annies, a subsidiary of Kono NZ, have donated a pallet of 1512 boxes of Annies Apples Rings to the people of North Canterbury.
23-11-2016
Run raises over $145K for Rescue Helicopter Trust
With over $145,000 raised, the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust can say the Rescue Run event has been one of its most successful fund-raising events ever held.
23-11-2016
Keeping a focus on grain pulses
Consumer awareness of the nutritional and dietary benefits of pulses, the edible seeds of leguminous plants and notably including lentils, chickpeas, cowpeas and many dry beans, remains inadequate and more must be done to promote their role in food systems, said FAO Deputy Director-General, Maria Helena Semedo.
23-11-2016
National Rose Trial Garden of Australia 2016 Awards
The National Rose Trial Garden of Australia (NRTGA) has released its annual award winners.
23-11-2016
Groundbreaking sterile fruit fly facility opens in SA
Australia’s newest weapon against one of the world’s worst horticultural pests has been unveiled in the south of the country.
23-11-2016
EU considering halving crop-based biofuels by 2030
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is considering halving the maximum amount of crop-based biofuels used in transport after 2020 over concerns they increase rather than reduce carbon emissions, according to a draft seen by Reuters.
23-11-2016
FAOSTAT offers better data on key ag indicators
Biotechnology and drones may be the most visible innovation areas in the world of agriculture, but spare a thought for new approaches to data dissemination.
23-11-2016
Breakthrough for bees
New Zealand’s small-but-hardy honeybees are under siege from a range of pests and diseases. However, some relief may be in sight for these important insects from a particularly dangerous disease – one that can destroy entire hives.
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