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27-08-2013

Call for Abstracts for IHC2014

Abstract submissions for IHC2014 are now open. Authors are able to submit their abstracts online via the IHC2014 website. Submissions will close on 1 November 2013 and accepted abstracts will be published on a Congress USB stick which delegates will receive onsite.

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20-08-2013

Lincoln University signs new MOU with PNG

Lincoln University has expanded its involvement in providing educational outcomes to the people of Papua New Guinea by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sohe electorate of Papua New Guinea's Northern Province.

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20-08-2013

International hort conference to be held in Brisbane in 2014

The global horticultural industry is being invited to attend for the 29th International Horticultural Congress, 17-22 August 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

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15-08-2013

Record payout for Ballance shareholders

Ballance Agri-Nutrients recently announced its shareholders are in line for a record rebate and dividend of $65/tonne, along with a recommended 60-cent increase in the value of their co-operative's shares to $8.10.

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07-08-2013

First commercial DNA tests for bee health launched

dnature diagnostics & research ltd has recently launch its ApiVirus™ Bee Health DNA tests. The company says this is the first time that tests have been available to commercial beekeepers and producers of honey and honey products.

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02-08-2013

NZ beekeepers message to the Beehive good for growers, too

To mark the beginning of August's 'Bee Aware Month', the National Beekeepers Association is urging both the government and backyard gardeners to take threats to Kiwi bees more seriously.

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01-08-2013

Russia provides challenges, opportunities for NZ agribusiness

NZ Trade Commissioner/General Consul for Europe, Marcus Scoliege, suggests that for all the talk of the BRIC nations, it would be fair to say that the 'R' that is Russia gets the least attention, but there are good reasons why it would pay for NZ to open its eyes to the opportunities Russia offers.

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30-07-2013

Taste Farmers' Markets NZ 2013 Awards category winners announced

Farmers' Markets New Zealand (FMNZ) says it has celebrated the real heroes and champions of regional food production at the 2013 Taste Farmers Markets Awards. Localvore Chef Judge, Jonny Schwass, said "The produce we tasted was fresh, crisp, alive and nourishing. The vegetables, preserves, meats and cheeses are the real produce of Aotearoa."

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26-07-2013

Taiwan-NZ free-trade deal worth $600 million

The Agreement Between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Kinmen, Penghu and Matsu on Economic Cooperation (ANZTEC) was signed on 10 July.

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26-07-2013

Pilgrimage of Series One Land Rovers to 150th Hawke's Bay Show

The 150th Hawke's Bay Show announced plans that have ignited the hearts of Land Rover enthusiasts nationwide: to include a purpose built extreme 4WD course and display of pre-1960s Series One Land Rovers, celebrating of 65 years of Land Rover during this year's 150th Show.

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