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10-03-2017
Questioning the Future of NZFGA
Change seems certain. But what is the right path for producer associations like NZFGA? Executive Officer Chris Smellie candidly shares his views on what the future might hold
09-03-2017
Flower Grower's Hand Up
While flower grower sectors in some countries are advantaged by government assistance, on closer inspection there may be channels for New Zealand growers through SME assistance funding through regional and central government initiatives
09-03-2017
Xylella Likely Impacts
NZFGA executive officer Chris Smellie summarises the status of serious plant disease causing organism Xylella fastidiosa as regards impacts on importation of plant material and in particular tissue culture for new cut flower varieties
09-03-2017
Valentine's Post Assessment
The consensus was that trading for New Zealand Growers has been good particularly benefitted by a week-day Valentine's. Some interesting global snippets are provided on trends in other countries
09-03-2017
Unwanted in New Zealand
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is on the watch list of MPI, we do not have it here...yet. And this particular 'bad bug' is one that our whole growing community needs to be vigilantly on the watch to ensure it never gets established in New Zealand
09-03-2017
Flower Growers Advocacy Update
There has been a lot going on in terms of legislative and biosecurity reform for the NZ Flower Growers representatives to keep up with. An update on recent happenings affecting many flower growers in the future
28-02-2017
Are these Australia’s future hort leaders?
They certainly have the passion and ambition – and now, thanks to Australia’s very first Masterclass in Horticultural Business, they’ll have the business know-how.
28-02-2017
GLOBALG.A.P. to introduce online consumer portal for flowers, ornamentals
At this year's IPM, GLOBALG.A.P. presented its plans to launch an online consumer portal for flowers and ornamentals from certified horticulture businesses around the world.
24-02-2017
Busy summer for MPI biosecurity staff
Faced with record numbers of international visitors this summer, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) biosecurity staff have intercepted risk goods ranging from the bizarre to the potentially devastating for New Zealand’s economy and environment.
13-02-2017
Aussie flower industry excited about weekday Valentine’s Day
The Australian cut flower and foliage industry says it is looking forward to a bumper Valentine’s Day this year as it falls on a weekday for the first time since 2014. For the last two years Valentine’s Day has fallen on a weekend day, causing a substantial reduction in sales across the industry.
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