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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.
25-07-2016
Boysenberries For Asthma
New Crop and Food collaborative research has found evidence that Boysenberry consumption could be used to support the body’s natural defences and potentially reduce negative physical effects on the lungs caused by asthma and other chronic pulmonary conditions.
22-07-2016
FAR Graduate Programme
Applications for the Foundation for Arable Research's Graduate programme will close at the end of July.
FAR CEO Nick Pike encourages recent graduates with a science or relevant degree to take advantage of the chance to learn from mentors to access the opportunities within the Arable sector
20-07-2016
Young Grower 2016 Final
The Young Grower of the Year Finals will take place at Pukekohe Indian Hall on Wednesday 20 July. The event will begin at 8.30am, and finish at 2.15pm. Spectators are welcome to attend, with many exciting events and a gold coin donation lunch at 12.30pm.
20-07-2016
Horticulture's Next Generation
An initiative of Horticulture New Zealand and New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated, along with Pipfruit NZ, brought together a group of the brightest High School students for an introduction to the world of Horticulture hosted at Massey University
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