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26-06-2012
Flower growers must be aware of green issues
Is New Zealand being left behind in the global green race? Commentary from the New Zealand Flower Growers Association considers we may be, but the opportunity opportunity is there for those wanting to meet the trends
26-06-2012
Tough times for Christchurch flower growers
The natural elements seem to have it in for the Canterbury region, as one local Flower Grower explains, leading to the need to adapt to yet further challenges including heating methods for the glasshouses
25-06-2012
Clever Thinking Creates Cleaner Water
Two chemists from the University of Waikato have come up with an innovative method for treating bore water on Waikato farms. Along the way, they may have hit upon a low-cost solution for developing countries, where many people have limited access to clean and affordable water.
05-06-2012
Leading Edge Greenhouse Systems
Australian based Sundrop Farms has developed technologies to responsibly and profitably grow crops in some of the world's driest regions, using abundant renewable resources - seawater and sunlight.
05-06-2012
Hydrangea Growers seek Cut Flower Growers for Research Project
The Hydrangea Flower Growers group has been awarded an AGMARDT grant to conduct research into fungal pathogens affecting Cut Flower production and export opportunities. The group invites growers interested in finding out more, or to participate in this research for other flower categories to contact the Hydrangea Flower Growers Group
25-05-2012
NZFGA President Meets with the Minister
New Zealand Flower Growers Association president, Daniel Schuurman, got some traction with Minister for Primary Industries, David Carter, when the two met recently.
25-05-2012
NZFGA Industry Survey Results
The membership services provided by the New Zealand Flower Growers' Association have been given the seal of approval by industry, according to recent survey findings.
Survey respondents rated as 'most valued' the advocacy work the Association undertakes with government in order to influence policy to benefit industry members.
25-05-2012
Flower Grower Concerns over High Kiwi Dollar
A lower Kiwi dollar would be great news for Kiwi flower growers, says Flower Growers' Association president, Daniel Schuurman.
In a recent interview with Radio New Zealand's Rural News report, Daniel said a lower dollar would certainly help the struggling flower growing industry to improve returns in difficult trading conditions.
24-05-2012
Farmers Markets Conference
The Farmers Markets 'Feeding Our Communities' Conference will be held 2nd-3rd July in Parnell Auckland and will incorporat the Taste Farmers Markets Awards 2012
17-05-2012
Young Horticulturists Meet for Strategic Forum
An opportunity to learn from industry experts and experience a cross section of business in the horticultural industry brought together six of the country's top young horticulturists to a training forum at Bayer New Zealand's head office in Auckland in May
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