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26-04-2016
PNG flower growers represented at annual show
In preparation for the annual flower show scheduled for May, members of the PNG Cut Flowers Association are expected to showcase flowers galore, according to local broadcaster, EM TV.
22-04-2016
PNG Cut Flower Assn prepares for annual show
Papua New Guinea’s EM TV reports that the local floriculture industry and the PNG Cut Flower Association are preparing for their annual flower show scheduled for the month of May.
21-04-2016
FYI: Long-term strategic planning pays dividends
Growing fruit and vegetables can be a constant battle against pests, disease and weather. Texas A&M’s Dr. Joe Masabni wants home gardeners and commercial growers to become strategists rather than tacticians because successfully growing fruits and vegetables can depend on preparedness and planning.
13-04-2016
Dutch students looking for internships
Two Dutch horticulture students have approached HortNZ for help in finding internship positions in New Zealand to do a research project.
24-03-2016
Generations of Flowers Study updated
AFE and the Society of American Florists (SAF) worked in partnership to update the Generations of Flowers Study.
17-03-2016
No bacterial wilt in Kenyan roses
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has clarified that bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Race 1) has not been found in roses in Kenya.
17-03-2016
FMA welcomes decision on ‘Effects Test’
The 16 March announcement by the Australian Prime Minister, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, it will legislate to fix competition policy through the implementation of the Harper Review's recommendation to amend Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act.
15-03-2016
FYI: Should Vietnam export fresh flowers?
With ideal conditions in soil and climate, Vietnam, in general, and Lam Dong province, in particular, is considered the ‘golden land’ for developing tropical and temperate flowers.
14-03-2016
Voice of Horticulture says Modern Award changes would be disaster
A Voice of Horticulture survey of growers has forecast disastrous consequences if the Fair Work Commission approves changes to the Horticulture Modern Award.
10-03-2016
Project to train new Authorised Officers gathers PASE
The Australian Government said that it is investing $800,000 to support horticultural exporters, in particular small exporters, by bolstering the number of industry-based Plant Export Authorised Officers (AOs) by more than one-third.