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06-07-2016
NZ’s hort industry at a glance
HortNZ has created a new infographic, detailing the work that goes in to the industry, and the value gained from it.
06-07-2016
Korean market exporters will require packhouse registration
Horticulture NZ reports that after 3 August 2016, food products from New Zealand premises that are not registered with Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will not be cleared for entry into Korea.
06-07-2016
Dalziel takes out Nelson’s Young Fruit Grower comp
Tom Dalziel, 27, an Orchard Supervisor from Thomas Bros in Riwaka has beaten tough competition from four other entrants to be crowned Nelson’s Young Fruit Grower for 2016.
06-07-2016
Island products spark interest at Fine Food NZ
Cocoa, spices, kava and gluten free flour from the Pacific Islands added an exotic flavour to the Fine Food NZ show in Auckland last week.
06-07-2016
Kai Niue Food Fest tops the menu in September
Foodies are advised to book their tickets for the second Kai Niue Food Festival 2016 in September.
06-07-2016
Free UAV demo day – Beerwah
Growers wanting to learn more about drone technology are invited to attend a free demo day hosted by Growcom’s Hort360, the best management practice program for horticulture.
05-07-2016
HB’s Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker 2016 announced
Alex Roper from Mission Estate has won the Hawkes Bay Young Winemaker 2016. The competition took place on 1 July at EIT in Taradale followed by dinner and contestants speeches at Mission Estate.
05-07-2016
OECD, FAO see likely end to period of high ag prices, urge vigilance
The recent period of high agricultural commodity prices is most likely over, say the OECD and FAO in their latest ten-year Outlook. However, the two organisations warn of the need to be vigilant as the probability of a major price swing remains high.
05-07-2016
EU fresh produce sector calls for continued dialogue with Russia
The EU reconfirmed the extension of economic sanctions on Russia until 31 January 2017. This announcement came after the decision of Russia on 29 June 2016, to prolong the embargo on food products for the next eighteen months.
05-07-2016
New HortNZ grower board members elected
Two new grower board members have been elected to the Horticulture New Zealand board.