MAF Seeks Public's View On Grapes, Black Widow Spiders
Biosecurity and health officials are seeking the public's views on whether imports of American table grapes should be resumed. WELLINGTON 14/6/2002 - Biosecurity and health officials are seeking the public's views on whether imports of American ... [... more]
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HortNews - Zespri Doubles Profit To $14.4 Million
Kiwifruit company Zespri has doubled profits and returned record dividends to shareholders despite the rising dollar, recession in key markets and a frost-affected season. AUCKLAND 18/07/2003 - Kiwifruit company Zespri has doubled profits and ... [... more]
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Botry-Zen Pleased With Performance Of Botrytis Spray
Dunedin-based biotechnology firm Botry-Zen said today its preliminary field trials had shown its botrytis cinerea to control a fruit-killing fungus had performed similar to or better than other chemical programmes. WELLINGTON 22/04/2005 - ... [... more]
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Beekeepers To Ask Farmers For Help With Funding Research
Beekeepers say they will attempt to rally other primary industry sectors to find a way to continue scientific research into the varroa mite. AUCKLAND 13/08/2003 - Beekeepers say they will attempt to rally other primary industry sectors to find a ... [... more]
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HortNews - Kiwifruit Legislation To Be Amended
The Government will amend legislation to allow kiwifruit exports to Australia to be brought within the Horticulture Export Authority Act. WELLINGTON 21/11/2002 - The Government will amend legislation to allow kiwifruit exports to Australia to be ... [... more]
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Management Techniques Used during Establishment
Difficulties with the economics of organic pipfruit have resulted in little growth in New Zealand production of organic apples over recent years. This contrasts with the rapid expansion in kiwifruit. The emphasis in pipfruit is now integrated ... [... more]
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HortNews - Labour Shortage Critical Say Bay Apple Growers
Apple growers say it's crunch time, with a critical labour shortage in Hawke's Bay and government agencies not giving them the help they need. WELLINGTON 1/12/2006-Apple growers say it's crunch time, with a critical labour shortage in Hawke's Bay ... [... more]
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HortNews - ANZFA Backs GM Corn And Beetroot
New Zealand and Australia's food safety watchdog has backed the sale of genetically modified (GM) corn and sugar beet to consumers. CANBERRA 8/3/2001 - New Zealand and Australia's food safety watchdog has backed the sale of genetically modified ... [... more]
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HortNews - Leased Bins May Be Made In NZ To Be Exported
A European manufacturer is looking at investing $18 million over the next five years to make plastic bins in New Zealand for food exports. WELLINGTON 18/6/2002 - A European manufacturer is looking at investing $18 million over the next five years ... [... more]
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Blueberry Fertiliser Recommendations
Blueberries are distinguished from other crops in that they thrive on acid peats or sandy mineral soils where the pH is between 4-5. There are several reasons for this requirement. The efficiency with which blueberries take up Fe is low. ... [... more]
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Avocado Rustlers Deserve To Be Hanged, Says Orchardist
Avocado thieves have stolen thousands of trays of avocados this season simply by driving onto properties, loading up and driving off. TAURANGA 10/03/2003 - Avocado thieves have stolen thousands of trays of avocados this season simply by driving ... [... more]
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WHITE LADY
FRUIT SOURCED OFFSITE, ONLY 9 FRUIT TO EVALUATE, BULGED SUTURE, LOW ACID, BLAND FLAVOUR. [... more]
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