Record 451 to 460 of 670
03-07-2014
Irrigation training available in Gisborne, Pukekohe
Irrigation NZ is offering two Irrigation System Management Training Days aimed at growers and irrigation system operators, one in Gisborne and another in Pukekohe.
18-06-2014
NIWA's report on climate change available
Growers interested in the potential impacts of climate change on New Zealand's weather, water management and other possible challenges are able download a copy of NIWA's (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) recently completed assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change's fifth report.
16-06-2014
AIPH wants effective enforcement tools for PVR
This month saw the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) plead for effective enforcement tools for Plant Variety Rights (PVR) at the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) Enforcement of PBR Seminar.
12-06-2014
Hort needs more trained workers
According to Horticulture NZ, Ministry for Primary Industries has released some research confirming the need for more trained workers in the sector.
05-06-2014
An EPIC Challenge for students
The Young Enterprise Trust has launched its EPIC (Enterprising Primary Industries Career) Challenge for Year 10 students. This free programme takes students just two weeks to complete and has links to the Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Careers and Media Studies learning areas.
05-06-2014
National Horticultural Field Day draws record crowd
A record number of visitors to the National Horticultural Field Day basked in sunshine as they enjoyed 'Horticulture's Big Day Out', taking in the extensive trade displays, the informative speakers in the BNZ Seminar series and a raft of interactive competitions, including the 10th annual Hawke's Bay Young Fruitgrower of the Year Competition.
04-06-2014
Opinion: Auction House Rationalisation No Surprise
According to David Blewden the New Zealand Cut Flower Market is too small to support two auction systems, speaking on the recent closure of the Wellington Floramax Auction which came as 'no surprise'
04-06-2014
NZFGA Phone Survey of Growers
Committee members of NZFGA are commencing a phone survey to determine up to date information on Flower Growers in New Zealand
04-06-2014
Christchurch Flower Grower Triumphs
K&L Nurseries, a family owned Cut Flower business based in Christchurch has taken out the top prize in the 2014 EECA Energy Efficiency Awards
04-06-2014
NZFGA Misses out on SSF Grant
The Sustainable Farming Fund round this year attracted unprecedented applications. Unfortunately the Flower Grower's Project applications weren't successful in 2014 leading to 'Plan B' going forward.
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