HortNews - Private Sector Plant Quarantine Won't Upset ...
Crown science company HortResearch says it will press ahead with building its own quarantine station for high-risk vine imports, despite a private sector nursery's plan to offer the same service to grapegrowers. HASTINGS 17/5/2002 - Crown science ... [... more]
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Growers Approve New Levies For Horticulture Sector Lobby
The horticulture sector's industry body, Horticulture New Zealand, says the recent commodity levy referendum was strongly supported. WELLINGTON 14/12/2006-The horticulture sector's industry body, Horticulture New Zealand, says the recent ... [... more]
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Aust Farming Sector Sets Target For Organic Produce
The Australian organic farming industry aims to quadruple production in the next five years, reaching $A1 billion ($NZ1.2 billion) in domestic and export sales by 2006. SYDNEY 29/8/2001 - The Australian organic farming industry aims to quadruple ... [... more]
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HortNews - Avocado Sector Coordinates Crop Into Australia
The impact that September 11 had on New Zealand's avocado export sales has been cushioned by exporters working together to get nearly one million trays into Australia. GISBORNE 27/5/2002 - The impact that September 11 had on New Zealand's avocado ... [... more]
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Kiwifruit Sector Analyses Requirements For Gold Fruit
Kiwifruit orchardists are increasingly identifying different cultural practices rquired to produce "gold" kiwifruit to the same levels of efficiency as the traditional green Hayward cultivar, says horticulture consultant Mike Muller. TAURANGA .. [... more]
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HortNews - Booming Kiwifruit Sector Lays Off Staff
One of the country's export giants has laid off 25 staff at its Mount Maunganui head office just days after announcing a record multi-million dollar annual profit. TAURANGA 25/07/2003 - One of the country's export giants has laid off 25 staff at ... [... more]
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HortNews - Kiwifruit Sector Will Have To Think Smarter
Tougher international competition will compel the kiwifruit industry to think smarter in the years ahead if New Zealand is to keep ahead of the world, according to a new long-term industry forecast. TAURANGA 19/12/2002 - Tougher international ... [... more]
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Rapidly Shrinking Pipfruit Sector Counts 2002 As A Good Year
A combination of good production, high market returns and a low exchange rate made 2002 the most profitable year in 10 years for apple and pear growers. HASTINGS 02/04/2003 - A combination of good production, high market returns and a low ... [... more]
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Guiding Light Of Kiwifruit Sector Parts Company With Zespri
Doug Voss, the organic kiwifruit grower who steered the kiwifruit industry through deregulation, has successfully taken a personal grievance claim against the company. WELLINGTON, 27/10/2004 - Doug Voss, the organic kiwifruit grower who steered ... [... more]
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HortNews - Tough Times Ahead For Rural Sector - MAF
Higher costs and the continuing high exchange rate for the New Zealand dollar will undermine farmers export earnings in 2006 WELLINGTON 21/12/2005 - Higher costs and the continuing high exchange rate for the New Zealand dollar will undermine ... [... more]
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Kiwifruit Sector Cracks Down On Irresponsible Spraying
Orchardists are being warned to take care of the bees that provide pollination or face prosecution. TAURANGA 5/12/2005 - Orchardists are being warned to take care of the bees that provide pollination or face prosecution. KPA (Kiwifruit ... [... more]
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HortNews - Agricultural Sector Picked To Boom, Says Sutton
Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton says forecasts show agricultural sector revenue is projected to increase by 24 percent over the next five years. WELLINGTON 10/1/2001 - Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton says forecasts show agricultural sector ... [... more]
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