Record 491 to 500 of 670
04-04-2014
New Contact Details at NZFGA
Chris Smellie is the new secretary of the New Zealand Flower Growers Association. All contact details have changed and a new email address should be used to get in touch
04-04-2014
PMA Fresh Connections Conference
Registrations are now open for the first ever Produce Marketing Association Fresh Connections Conference to be held at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre from 24-26 June
04-04-2014
2013 Rose imports up 50%
Analysis of the Cut Flower Import data shows roses imported to New Zealand mainly from India are up by 1 Million stems or a 50% increase over 2012 Imports
03-04-2014
Sea-freighted roses display good quality
Roses that spend weeks being shipped by sea transport can retain their quality just as well or even better than roses shipped as airfreight. This has been demonstrated by intensive, repeated tests conducted on roses shipped from Kenya in air-conditioned reefer containers.
25-03-2014
Electricity discounts for PCA greenhouse grower members
Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) reports that over the last twelve months, Deputy Chairman, Michael Mifsud, has been scrutinising and personally trialling an exclusive energy deal from Progressive Green (PG) and Utilacor. He believes that the arrangement should save each member thousands of dollars off their electricity bills.
24-03-2014
National Horticultural Field Days to be bigger, better
The National Horticultural Field Days will be held at Showgrounds Hawke's Bay on Thursday, 5 June 2014 with the support of its new event partner, Massey University.
21-03-2014
Myths and Misunderstandings
We think we understand issues like pH and plant nutrient uptake, but do we really? This month Jon Harris explores some commonly held misconceptions
21-03-2014
Queensland wildflower conference
In association with the Flower Association of Queensland's 'Know it to Grow It' Commference in June, the Queensland Wildflower Conference will take place on 21st June
21-03-2014
Cut Flower Trade Trends
Internationally speaking, the cut flower global industry is moving away from local production and towards importation from countries with low labour costs and good climatic conditions
21-03-2014
Fresh produce companies to star in PMA Fresh Connection Tour
New Zealand's most innovative fresh produce companies will be the star attractions of a tour this June, following the PMA Fresh Connections conference and trade show in Auckland.
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