NZFGA NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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06-11-2012

HortNZ Reports on EPA Submissions Progress

The latest round of EPA proposals on Agrichemicals recommended to be phased out is now before HSNO, and HortNZ are working on submissions in consultation with affiliated product groups.

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06-11-2012

NZ Hort Science Funding Applications Due

Applications for funding for the 2013 round of the NZ Horticultural Science Advancement Trust can now be made by New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science members. Applications close November 30th

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01-11-2012

FloraMax no longer for Sale

T&G management have withdrawn FloraMax from the market. It's business as usual with some interesting projects back on track for FloraMax

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01-11-2012

Florists Warned to avoid Kiwifruit Vines

Kiwifruit Vine Health is warning florists to stop using kiwifruit vines in their floral arrangements because of the risk of spreading the vine canker Psa.

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01-11-2012

Its Rose Season

November and December is the time for rose shows and displays throughout New Zealand.
The New Zealand Rose Society says enthusiasts of the flower look forward to this time of the year as they show off their blooms to fellow rose lovers.

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01-11-2012

Latest Export Statistics

The latest Export Statistics published in Fresh Facts indicate a slight recovery in Cut Flower Export volumes in the past 12 months.

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01-11-2012

HortNZ Levy referendum results good for the industry

NZFGA President Daniel Schuurman says he is glad to see that the vast majority of the horticulture industry can see the value in a strong representative body.
Horticulture New Zealand announced last month that their commodity levy referendum was approved by almost 85% of growers.

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02-10-2012

Flower Industry Data Update

The flower industry database has identified some 1500 cut flower industry contacts, but more information on these and further classification is needed according to NZFGA President Daniel Schuurman

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02-10-2012

Seed Bulb and Tuber Exports Up

Latest Statistics NZ data indicates that exports of cut flowers and foliage fell 9.1 per cent to $35.1 million in 2010.
However the export of seeds and bulbs has risen considerably. Exports of bulbs and tubers in 2010 were worth $31 million.

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02-10-2012

Serene Gardens for Christchurch

Lincoln University landscape architecture students have designed six serene gardens for demolition sites across Christchurch.
They have teamed up with Healthy Christchurch and Christchurch's Maori, Pacific and ethnic communities to create the gardens - 'Places of Tranquillity' - temporarily at the demolition sites.

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