Record 821 to 830 of 4390
02-08-2016
Unitary Plan largely good news for hort
Horticulture New Zealand said that it welcomes the independent panel’s recognition that Auckland’s horticulture industry makes a “considerable contribution to the wider economic productivity of, and food supply for, Auckland and New Zealand”.
02-08-2016
Sustainable Farming Fund applications open
The 2017/18 funding round for MPI's Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) has just opened.
01-08-2016
NGINZ to change structure
At its recent Annual General Meeting, NGINZ members have overwhelmingly supported the Board's recommendation that the Association adopt the New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated (NZPPI) model and voted in favour of motions to effect the necessary changes.
01-08-2016
Foreign body detection robot trialed in QLD
A Gatton farm will be used to trial a robotic prototype as industry and researchers work together to limit the risks caused by pests and foreign bodies found in farm produce, and to increase productivity.
01-08-2016
Financial sting from honeybee loss
New Zealand agriculture stands to lose $295-728 million annually if the local honeybee population continues to decline, according to a new study into the economic consequences of a decline in pollination rates.
29-07-2016
GIA partners support Biosecurity 2025 initiative
Government Industry Agreement (GIA) partners have commended Government on the Biosecurity 2025 discussion document released earlier this week seeking input from all New Zealanders on the future of our biosecurity strategy.
29-07-2016
‘No peas, no weevil’ ban in place in Wairarapa
Controls to rid the Wairarapa of the insect pest pea weevil are now formally in place.
29-07-2016
Aussie veg industry concerned about collateral damage in warehouse dispute
The national body representing the Australian vegetable industry has expressed concerns about growers suffering collateral damage in the ongoing dispute between Polar Fresh warehouse and the National Union of Workers, with truckloads of produce being turned away from blockaded warehouses.
29-07-2016
Bee-destroying mite found in Qld
Queensland is stepping up its biosecurity measures after a second occurrence of Varroa mites – that can destroy bee colonies – was discovered in Asian honeybees in the state’s north.
29-07-2016
Bayer Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016 announced
Mark Langlands from Te Kairanga has become the Bayer Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016 on Thursday, 28 July.
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