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02-12-2012

Botrytis Notes for Growers

Botrytis commonly known as Grey Mould, is a common and sometimes serious problem on horticultural crops. It is especially severe under cool and wet conditions which have been prevalent this spring. Nick Woodyatt discusses how to manage this disease in cut flower crops

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30-11-2012

Home Ecology of Flowers Study

More research has been published on the positive effects of cut flowers in the home to well-being and psychological parameters, a study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School

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30-11-2012

Israel's Potential Breakthrough Product

A vegetable oil emulsion is showing promise as an effective means to reduce chemical pesticide useage against mites and other pests in fresh produce according to Israeli Field Trials

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29-11-2012

Legionella Outbreak Advisory

Following an outbreak of Legionella in Christchurch NGINZ urges all growers and retailers to follow safety guidelines and foster safe gardening education with members of the public relating to the correct handling of composts and potting mixes

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29-11-2012

IPM Essen Update

The renowned world horticultural fair, IPM Essen will take place in Essen Germany from 22-25 January 2013 and is heralded as having 'increasing internationality' with 1500 exhibitors from 40 countries participating

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21-11-2012

Land and Water Forum Update

Horticulture NZ has been hard at work with Chris Keenan representing this industry on the Forum and its 'small group' for four years since the process began

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16-11-2012

Winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Announced

On Thursday 15th November the winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2012 was announced at a fabulous evening in Auckland to celebrate this wonderful initiative for our horticultural young achievers. And the winner was...

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16-11-2012

Wairarapa wine-maker wins 2012 Young Horticulturist of the Year.

Viticulture does it again! The Young Horticulturist of the Year is Wairarapa's own Braden Crosby, with the Runner up going to the very competitive Andrew Scott.

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14-11-2012

Reefer Rates Set to Rise

Rates for refrigerated containers from New Zealand to Asia are set to rise between 25 and 30 percent next year, news that has caused concerns for exporters

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13-11-2012

Young Horticulturist of the Year Finals

The 2012 Young Horticulturist of the Year will be decided at the event Awards Night to be held on Thursday 15th November at the Rendezvous Hotel Auckland

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