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09-11-2011
Final test for the countrys best young horticulturists
The six finalists in the 2011 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition have all proved they have the skills to play an important part in shaping New Zealand's horticulture industry. They now face off in the final of the competition in Auckland on November 9th & 10th
02-11-2011
Review Pending of OP's and carbamates
New Zealand's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, and formerly ERMA) is reassessing all the organophosphates and carbamates used in New Zealand for plant protection to see whether or not they should continue to be available for continued use by commercial growers and consumers
27-10-2011
Multi Greenhouse Climate Controller Launched
After three years of development Autogrow has released it's new MULTI control system. The MULTI is a powerful system using the latest technology which means it can be used for all greenhouse control functions from climate control, through fertigation and hydroponic dosing to in-depth monitoring
27-10-2011
ImmigrationNZ Employment Seminars
A series of seminars for employers is being held regionally during November 2011 to assist with issues around migrant workforce management accreditation and best practice imperatives
25-10-2011
Humates the Answer to Soil Exhaustion
Heralded as possibly the most exciting new development since the advent of Nitrogen fertilisers for crop nutrition, Humates have been getting a lot of press, but what's behind the hype?
05-10-2011
RWC Influx more than Fans
Concern has been raised by Horticulture NZ that the relaxing of border security during the Rugby World Cup could bring with it some less desirable hitch-hikers potrentially putting at risk valuable export earning crops
19-09-2011
Flower Industry Statistics
An on-line Flower Industry database completed with assistance from a Sustainable Farming Fund Grant has enabled Flower Growers to better understand their industry
19-09-2011
Horticentre Turns 30
Highly regarded in the industry, Horticentre has chalked up 30 years of service in the provision of products and inputs to growers
19-09-2011
Daniel Schuurman takes the Helm
There has been a changing of the Guard at At NZFGA, with long time president David Blewden stepping down to allow for Rose Grower Daniel Schuurman to take the helm of the association
12-09-2011
Tough Contest for Young Horticulturists
The six finalists in this year's Young Horticulturist of the Year competition have all demonstrated success at sector competitions. Now the finalists, all aged under 30 years, will need to impress the judges on November 9th & 10th to benefit from the competition's prize pool of more than $40,000