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04-10-2016
Kiwi Week coming to Shanghai
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is providing a range of commercial opportunities during ‘Kiwi Week’ (9-19 November 2016).
04-10-2016
Velvetleaf spotted in Waikato
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) reports that velvetleaf is starting to germinate in the Waikato.
04-10-2016
What soap is safe to use on organic food crops for insect control?
According to the US-based ATTRA, organic farming requires any pest management materials used be in compliance with USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) regulations and must be used in the context of organic principles for farming and handling practices.
04-10-2016
Much to do to protect competition in Aussie retail sector
Speaking at the AFR Retail Summit in Melbourne, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman (ACCC), Rod Sims, stressed the importance of competition.
04-10-2016
Queenslander wins prestigious onion industry award
A high profile Queensland onion grower has received the prestigious Reg Miller Award, presented at the Onions Australia conference in Brisbane.
04-10-2016
New president marks quarter-century for United Fresh
Leadership and collaboration are vital to keep New Zealand’s horticulture industry blooming, says the new president of the country’s only pan-produce organisation.
03-10-2016
Disease control in early sown wheat
Wheat crops sown at or before mid-April will now be approaching or be at T1 (GS32). How much fungicide should be applied at T1? The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) suggests that growers consider the following factors…
03-10-2016
Philip Turnbull is new APAL CEO
The APAL Board has announced that Philip Turnbull will replace John Dollisson as APAL CEO.
03-10-2016
New mountain products label puts premium on biological, cultural diversity
FAO's Mountain Partnership and Slow Food have launched a voluntary product label for mountain goods that's meant to improve market access for small highland producers from developing countries and highlight mountain products as distinct and sustainable.
03-10-2016
FDA to redefine ‘healthy’ claim for food labeling
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has started a public process to redefine the ‘healthy’ nutrient content claim for food labeling.
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