Record 621 to 630 of 670
02-10-2012
Biosecurity on the Quiet
Considerable 'behind the scenes' work is going on as industry and government try to keep anything dangerous from being imported into New Zealand.
GERMAC or the Germplasm Advisory Committee meets regularly to discuss the importation of new plant material into the country.
02-10-2012
NZ Exports on the Rise
Recent statistics show that the value of New Zealand's horticulture industry is almost $3.5 billion. Fresh Facts, the annual publication about New Zealand's horticultural industry, shows there has been a 3% rise in the value of products exported
01-09-2012
High Flyers to Benefit
The NZFGA is seeking interest from growers in knowledge-sharing trips overseas as part of the member benefits scheme. "The idea of overseas trips for the purpose of knowledge-sharing, as a member benefit, was brought up in the general discussion at the AGM," said NZFGA Executive member Ian Kempthorne.
01-09-2012
Floramax Sale Muted
BayWa Aktiengesellschaft, the German company that now controls Turners & Growers has expressed an interest in selling the Floramax flower auction side of the business. NZFGA President, Daniel Schuurman, says the NZFGA have been consulting with members to find out what growers would like to see happen with Floramax.
01-09-2012
Progress made in Wellington Discussions
Last month's NZFGA press release about bio security attracted significant media attention, and resulted in meetings with influential policy makers in Wellington. Daniel Schuurman says he hopes the NZFGA can now move forward as an industry, contributing significantly to improving bio security by closer liaison with policy makers.
01-09-2012
Annika to represent Floriculture
Finalists for the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition have been selected and will now compete in the Grand Finals in Auckland in November.
Christchurch Florist Annika Horgan has been chosen to represent Floriculture which includes the NZ Flower Growers Inc and Floristry NZ Inc.
01-09-2012
Romance Blossoms
Scientists in France claim that even after centuries have passed, the best way to win a woman's heart is through flowers.
01-09-2012
Australian Flower Council Expands Market Development Activities
The Australian Flower Council will soon appoint a Market Development Manager to develop and carry out national market development projects and activities to increase the value and volume of Australian grown flower products demanded by Australian consumers.
01-08-2012
Flower Growers Press Release Gets Results
A press release sent out by the NZFGA about bio security, following the investigation into how the kiwifruit disease Psa came into the country, has gained traction in the media.
Radio New Zealand's Morning Report programme interviewed NZFGA president Daniel Schuurman on 17th July in connection with the biosecurity issues raised
01-08-2012
Flower Growers Urged to Join NZFGA
At the recent AGM a comparison was drawn between the Flower Growers Sector of Horticulture and other sectors such as the National Beekeepers Association. Underlying industry success is the vital requirement ot lobby on issues such as GIA and ETS. The Association has 100 grower members but more are needed.
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