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27-10-2016
EU funds €3 million project to eliminate rodenticide use
The European Commission has decided to fund the laser-fencing project against unwanted animals, ‘LIFE Laser Fence’.
27-10-2016
Gold medals announced for Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Following three days of judging over 1,400 wines, 91 gold medals have been awarded in this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
27-10-2016
Growers can have a say on food safety rules
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling on food businesses and others to have their say on changes to food safety rules.
27-10-2016
Uncertain future for RPR
Political, economic and social instability in South America and North Africa is making it increasingly difficult for New Zealand farmers to get their hands on in-spec reactive phosphate rock (RPR).
27-10-2016
Gov’t investment for regional research institute for NZ wine industry
New Zealand Winegrowers’ proposal to establish a new wine industry research institute in Marlborough is being backed by Government.
27-10-2016
Data revolution to build Zero Hunger world
Countries and international organizations need to make ‘tremendous’ efforts and increase their investments to improve national statistical capacities to monitor progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.
27-10-2016
Register online to export to Thailand in 2017
APAL reports that it is now using an online system developed by Australian Table Grape Association that will enable growers to register their property for accreditation to export to protocol markets (i.e. Thailand).
26-10-2016
Shelterbelts part of sustainable mgmt puzzle
A Lincoln University student’s PhD work offers new insight into on-farm carbon sequestration and the ecological benefits of shelterbelts, which he says may be part of the puzzle to sustainable management of agricultural environments and improved environmental credentials.
26-10-2016
Flower industry bodies discuss collaboration, joint conferences
At the NZFGA conference, a number of members expressed a desire to coordinate next year’s conference with other flower grower organisations or perhaps with HortNZ.
26-10-2016
Fiji’s Fresh Produce Forum maps way forward
New standards and licensing for Fiji’s fresh produce exporters could be introduced following discussions from the Fresh Produce Trade Forum in Auckland, last week.
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