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19-10-2016
Farmers eye new crops as India's ‘granary’ exhausts groundwater
CHANDIGARH, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It is hailed as India's granary, but the northwestern state of Punjab faces a drastic decline in agricultural output unless it halts the rapid depletion of its groundwater, experts warn.
19-10-2016
Researchers seek to determine profile of modern Aussie farmers
ABC Rural has recently reported that a new survey is seeking to understand the ambitions of a highly-motivated, modern farmer.
19-10-2016
Artificial intelligence monitors, predicts rose quality
IQ-Flora is an innovative system that monitors the product quality of roses in the chain in 'real time'. The first module of the prototype has just been completed, with the other components being tested in November 2016.
19-10-2016
Saving England’s historic daffodils, bluebells
English Heritage has launched a campaign to help save the native and historic varieties of daffodils and bluebells, both of which are at risk from aggressive hybrids and non-traditional varieties.
19-10-2016
Hawke’s Bay leads NZ as champion wine producing region
Hawke’s Bay leads New Zealand as the region producing the greatest range of champion wine styles, Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards judges announced, last night.
18-10-2016
Heilala Vanilla hits supermarket shelves in Australia
New Zealand’s original premium vanilla company, Heilala Vanilla, has launched its range into Australia’s biggest supermarket chains.
18-10-2016
Journalism award winner covers key hort issues
Radio NZ's 'Country Life' host, Susan Murray, was presented with the Horticulture New Zealand Journalism Award at a recent gala event. The New Zealand Guild of Agriculture Journalists and Communicators Awards were presented in Wellington’s Brewery Bar.
18-10-2016
GIA Engagement Policy - call for feedback
The GIA Engagement Policy has now been drafted and endorsed by the GIA DGG (representing signatory organisations). Non-Signatory organisations now have the opportunity to provide feedback before it is formally adopted.
18-10-2016
Growing NZ tomato exports
Growing exports is the key to growing the fresh tomato sector’s value, something that fresh tomato exporters and TomatoesNZ says they work hard to achieve.
18-10-2016
Flowers Victoria’s picks for spring colours
Spring brings to mind warmer weather, clearer skies, new beginnings and, of course, an abundance of flowers.
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