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25-08-2016
Training NZ’s next season's growers
Primary ITO, New Zealand’s industry training organisation for the primary sector, is supporting the current growth of the local horticulture industry by inspiring people to upskill through the launch of its Let's Grow initiative.
25-08-2016
Beijng trade fair helps Chinese market access
The 8th edition of the China International Fruit & Vegetable Fair (ChinaFVF) will take place in Beijing on 30 October to 1 November. The exhibition is one of the largest international events organised in the country focusing on the Chinese fresh produce industry.
24-08-2016
Anti-Dumping Bill changes concerns HortNZ
Horticulture New Zealand says it is concerned about proposed changes to the country’s anti-dumping legislation.
24-08-2016
Women in Hort workshop examines gender equality
A workshop examining gender equality and the representation of women at a leadership level in New Zealand’s horticulture sector was recently held in Wellington.
24-08-2016
Desertification eating into Indian agricultural land
CHENNAI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - More than a quarter of India's land is turning to desert and the rate of degradation of agricultural areas is increasing, according to new analysis of satellite images.
24-08-2016
Zealandia pioneers advanced biomass energy
Specialist wholesale grower of annuals, houseplants and commercial seedlings Zealandia Horticulture Ltd, says it is dedicated to growing top quality plants using best practice.
24-08-2016
NZ marketer announces new avocado supply-chain model
Freshmax NZ has announced a new collaborative avocado procurement and distribution model in the New Zealand market for the 2016/17 season and has employed an industry veteran to help lead the change.
23-08-2016
Asia main focus of NZ fruit, veg exports
New Zealand is headed for a new export record for fruit and vegetables, according to data from Netherlands-based Fruit and Vegetable Facts.
23-08-2016
Aussie fruit supply could drop, says APAL CEO
The CEO of Australia’s industry body representing apple and pear growers is asking the Federal Government to scrap all plans for the proposed backpacker tax to ensure there are enough workers to pick local fruit – or risk the supply of Australian fruit drying up.
23-08-2016
Pests and diseases pipped in post
New survey results show that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is preventing pests and diseases from arriving in New Zealand through the post.
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