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02-12-2013
Growers to have a say on protecting toms with preditor
The Environmental Protection Authority is inviting submissions on an application to release a new type of predatory insect, which tomato growers want to use to keep greenhouse whitefly in check.
01-12-2013
US Research on Non Flower Buyers
The US Floral Research Fund has conducted an extensive study on why 'Non-Flower-Buyers' don't buy and what their most significant barriers to purchase are. These insights offer opportunities to expand the market for cut flowers by addressing the barriers.
27-11-2013
NZ needs to better understand Chinese business relationships
New Zealand does not spend enough time understanding the Chinese people and their relationships, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.
27-11-2013
New research in alluring, destroying thrips
The American Floral Endowment recently shared some new research. In the report, scientists from the Entomology Research Laboratory at the University of Vermont (UVM) describe how they allured and then destroying western flower thrips through an inexpensive non-chemical pesticide system that they claim is easy to use.
27-11-2013
New Biomass Boiler for K&L
K&L Nurseries in Canterbury have replaced their old and efficient coal fired burners with a new Polytechnik Biomass Boiler system expected to pay dividends in saving money and the environment
27-11-2013
Are we asking enough Questions?
Jon Harris technical adviser, Horticentre ponders the processes of finding solutions to the Growers plant health issues in the first of a bi-monthly technical series
27-11-2013
Imported Roses a Thorn in the side
The latest import data to October shows that imported roses from India are on the increase and reaching some staggering numbers posing serious challenges for local growers
26-11-2013
Price First, Looks Second, Flowers Third
According to Floraholland's Bouquets Manager Teun Turenhaut, when it comes to choosing a bouquet the consumer will first select on price, then on form and colour, and lastly on the flowers in the bouquet. Around 70% of all cut flowers sold are as part of a bouquet.
26-11-2013
Floraholland Trade Fair breaks records
The FloraHolland Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, the comprehensive international trade fair for networking and inspiration in the field of floriculture, broke all records this year. 14,000 visitors were registered, around 4,000 more than in 2012
26-11-2013
Canadians Innovate on Traceability
The Canadian Cut Flower Industry is taking steps to implement a traceability initiative utilising QR code technology enabling rapid response to biosecurity threats and faster quarantine implementation