NZFGA NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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13-07-2015

FYI: Declining Dutch greenhouse profitability to hamper growth

A report, entitled, ‘The Netherlands Greenhouse Cultivation Market Outlook to 2019 - Declining Profitability to Hamper Growth’ offers a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects such as market size of the Netherlands Greenhouse Cultivation Market, market segmentation by number, area and yield, and macroeconomic factors affecting the industry.

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07-07-2015

Listening to plants in need of water

PhD student, Lidewei Vergeynst from UGent, has discovered in her research how to interpret the sounds made by plants during draught.

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02-07-2015

NZ Flower Growers Day Conference 2015

The Annual conference and AGM of the New Zealand Flower Growers Association has been set to take place in Wellington on Friday 11th September. An invitation to attend is extended to all flower growers and associated parties.

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02-07-2015

Importer Finally Prosecuted

NZFGA have received information from MPI compliance division that charges have been finally served for the illegal importation of Asters. Over the almost two year period since the importation and an MPI investigation, NZFGA has repeatedly applied pressure for a resolution to the case.

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02-07-2015

Cut Flower Imports Trending Down

Year to date figures for Cut Flower Imports to May 2015 are showing a drop on record levels seen in 2014. Exceptions are Alstroemeria and Orchids which are growing counter the trend.

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30-06-2015

FYI: Ecuadorian flowers on show in Amsterdam

About 4,000 Ecuadorian flowers, some 28 varieties, were on display for three days at the Open Tuinen Dagen (The Open Gardens) event in Amsterdam.

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30-06-2015

Market Intelligence: Russia may include EU flowers in its embargo

After last Monday’s extension of EU sanctions, Russia wants to prolong and expand its food embargo. This may include flowers and chocolate, said Russian food watchdog spokesman, Aleksey Alekseenko, in an interview with Gazeta.ru.

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30-06-2015

Plant Border Control Agencies

According to NZFGA spokesperson Chris Smellie PMAC and GERMAC play critical roles in smoothing the path for commercially important plant movements in and out of New Zealand. But how many New Zealand Growers understand their contribution and key priorities?

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30-06-2015

Weekly Bulletin Service for NZFGA members

The Flower Growers Association has instituted a weekly update service for members on key national and international market intelligence relating to cut flower production

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30-06-2015

Faber becomes Apex

Well known Greenhouse manufacturer Faber has joined forces with EJ Contractors formalising a long standing relationship to become Apex Greenhouses, an internationally successful business set to grow to greater heights

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