Horticulture – Picking the way to a better asparagus future with robotic harvesting
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Horticulture New Zealand
A robotic asparagus harvester project led by growers and supported by the Government is set to reinvigorate the New Zealand...
Environment – Have your say on an application to extend the phase-out period for...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
We’re calling for submissions on an application to allow three organophosphate chemicals which had time-limited approvals to be used in...
Have your say on an application to extend the phase-out period for three insecticides
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
09 September 2021
We’re calling for submissions on an application to allow three organophosphate chemicals, which had time-limited approvals, to be used...
Upgrade on the way for Te Puru
Source: Auckland Council
With improved facilities on the way for Pukekohe’s Bledisloe Park, a similar upgrade has been confirmed for Te Puru Park at Beachlands.
Growing...
EIT shortlisted for prestigious sustainability awards for second time | EIT Hawke’s Bay and...
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
7 mins ago
EIT Level 3 Horticulture General students undertaking some planting of native trees and shrubs at the...
Give Gift Boutique Launched Mid-Autumn Hampers with Lighting Decor and Moon Cake Gift Boxes...
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 August 2021 – As the idea of gifting is moving with the times, we...
And the finalists are…
Source: Massey University
The 12 category winners and overall Massey University Supreme Award winner will be announced at a gala dinner on 14 October, in...
Primary Production Committee workforce inquiry opens for public submissions
Source: New Zealand Parliament
The aim of the inquiry—which was initiated in March 2021—is to look into issues about the future of workforce needs in...
Fruit and vegetable prices up in July – Stats NZ media and information release:...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Fruit and vegetable prices up inJuly – Media release
12 August 2021
Food prices were up 1.3 percent in July 2021compared with June 2021,...
Horticulture – Response to the review of Overseer
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Horticulture New Zealand
The Government’s conclusion supports HortNZ’s long-standing position on Overseer and its limitations.
The way that Overseer has been used in local...
Horticulture Awards – Several other winners announced at the Horticulture Conference
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Horticulture New Zealand
Environmental Award
Emma and Jay Clarke of Woodhaven Gardens in the Horowhenua won the Environmental Award.
Woodhaven Gardens are leaders in sustainable...
Horticulture Sector – Mike Chapman wins Bledisloe Cup for horticulture
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Horticulture New Zealand
Mike Chapman, until recently Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand, has won the Bledisloe Cup for significant services to horticulture...
