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11-11-2016

Tomato, lettuce prices down almost 30 percent

Statistics NZ has reported that salads are cheaper as warmer weather arrives, with tomato and lettuce prices both down 29 percent in October.

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10-11-2016

Veg industry recognised for charitable contributions

The Australian fresh produce industry has been recognised for its distinguished service in fighting hunger at the annual Foodbank awards, which were presented at the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Forum at Parliament House.

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10-11-2016

Contribute to new Aussie industry biosecurity plan

Plant Health Australia is in the process of updating the apple and pear industry biosecurity plan and wants input from growers.

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10-11-2016

New Zealand tech entrepreneurs to experience Vietnam’s burgeoning tech industry

New Zealand tech entrepreneurs will experience Vietnam’s burgeoning tech industry on an Asia-New Zealand Foundation visit.

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10-11-2016

MPI introduces new mobile biosecurity x-ray machines

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced that it will introduce two new mobile biosecurity x-ray machines this summer to help keep fruit fly and other destructive pests out of New Zealand.

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10-11-2016

Interior furnishings from native harakeke fibre

A Massey University textile student, Gabby Mudford, has developed a range of sustainable textiles made from low value processed harakeke.

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09-11-2016

Pacific flavours whet appetite at Paris show

Five Pacific exporters from Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea took part at the 27th edition of the prestigious SIAL Paris show, this year.

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09-11-2016

Tackling disruptive innovations for primary industries

Five years ago, a small team of tech enthusiasts laid the groundwork for a new primary industry event for Australasia, MobileTECH. The objective was to bring together and showcase mobile innovations designed to increase productivity within the sector.

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09-11-2016

Politicking on backpacker tax is must stop

Growcom says that it is deeply disappointed that sixteen months after the proposal was raised it’s still being debating, and insists that the uncertainty must end.

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09-11-2016

Acquisition offers new opps for Hoogendoorn

On 31 October 2016, parent company Batenburg Techniek N.V. acquired Bellt Consultancy B.V. located in Zeist, the Netherlands.

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