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03-03-2014
Young florist of the year named at Ellerslie
Estella MacIntyre, from Bloom Saloon Florist in Matakana, was named the Senior Interflora Young Apprentice Florist of the Year at Ellerslie International Flower Show.
17-02-2014
Not Cricket says NZFGA
The situation faced by NZ Rose Growers fighting cheap imports has been successfully brought to the attention of national media by the NZFGA around Valentines Day
12-02-2014
Valentines Burden for Growers
Traditionally a day of love, the lead up to Valentine's Day is no bed of roses if you are a rose grower, with a burgeoning number of imported roses from India spoiling the party
11-02-2014
Is green light important for plant growth?
Sometimes one may hear that plants don't use green light for photosynthesis they reflect it. However, according to Michigan State University Extension, this is only partly true.
07-02-2014
Natural defenses could combat white fly
The white fly is considered one of the main pests in vegetable and ornamental crops. The insects are known to transmit viruses and reduce yields. The larvae secrete honeydew, which enhances mould growth.
07-02-2014
Cut Flower Industry Faces Global Competition
Increasing numbers of cut flowers appear to be reaching New Zealand markets. The NZFGA commentates on the drivers and implications for growers facing intensifying competition not necessarily from 'their own back yard'
07-02-2014
The History of Valentines Day
The giving of red roses and the celebration of love on February 14th turns out to go back to Roman times with a particularly dedicated marriage celebrant...
05-02-2014
Enchanted art exhibition at the Festival of Flowers
An 'Enchanted Gardens' art exhibition takes place at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology's Rakaia Centre from 15-28 February. The exhibition is part of this year's Festival of Flowers, and is open weekdays and weekends from 10am to 5pm.
05-02-2014
Nominations open for PMA's Marketer comp
Nominations are now open for the third annual PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award, the prestigious accolade for the Australian and New Zealand fresh produce and floral industries.
05-02-2014
It's Valentine Time
Cut Flower growers around New Zealand are feverishly gearing up for one of the 'big windows' of the sales calendar. This year the NZ Flower Growers Association will be hitting the media to mobilise the public to buy flowers to romance their loved ones
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