Hawke’s Bay grower showing flexibility to increase Kiwi staff numbers
In the last year, Turners and Growers in Hawke’s Bay have employed 204 workers from the Ministry of Social Development’s books. See the story here on 1 News.
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NZ food prices ease as lettuce prices plunge
New Zealand food prices eased in September, led by cheaper fruit and vegetables, including a 45 percent fall in lettuce prices. Read the latest information from NZ Statistics on fruit & vegetable prices here.
Continue readingJohn R Templin Scholarship Trust
Applications are now open for scholarships from the John R Templin Scholarship Trust – closing 31st October, 2018. The award is available for research, higher studies, or practical experience in engineering or horticulture at Ohio State University, Columbus, or at any other institution in the United States or Canada approved by the Trustee and Selection Committee. The scholarships cover tuition
Continue readingNorwood Undergraduate Scholarship
C B Norwood Distributors Ltd is one of New Zealand’s largest tractor and machinery distribution groups, bringing global farming technology to farmers and growers across the country. Supporting ambitious and enthusiastic students wishing to undertake a career in agriculture and horticulture is part of Norwood’s wider initiative to support New Zealand’s rural community, and is what motivated the establishment of
Continue readingNZPPS Research Scholarship
Applications are now open for the New Zealand Plant Protection Society (NZPPS) Research Scholarship which encourages research on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens, or weeds in primary production, or the natural or human environments. More information can be found on their website, and all applications can be emailed to the Secretary by 1 October 2018.
Continue readingMajor fresh produce traceability project
United Fresh are leading a major project reviewing traceability systems in our produce sector. Co-funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund the project involves working with the fresh produce industry to ensure effective traceability from paddock to plate. For more information click here.
Continue readingNew Zealand kiwifruit growers experience a bumper Hayward crop
New Zealand kiwifruit growers have experienced a big season, with volumes of the Hayward (Green) variety up significantly. Read the full story here.
Continue readingNew Zealand Apples & Pears launch education partnership with Havelock North Schools
New Zealand Apples & Pears capability development manager Erin Simpson said: “Research tells us that by tapping into growing young minds and their interests at a younger age, students are more likely to consider careers in horticulture. This partnership is a way to sow the seed of horticulture with our future generation, which we hope will see more of them
Continue readingClampdown on pest which could devastate horticulture industry
With the ‘stink bug’ risk season running from September to April; Biosecurity officials are promising to take tough action against cargo vessels believed to be infested with brown marmorated stink bug. Read the full story here.
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Thanks to a joint effort between a local horticultural company, Ministry of Social Development (MSD), First Choice Employment Services and EIT’s school of primary industries – nine people who used to be unemployed had cause for celebration when they graduated from EIT this month with NZ Certificates in Primary Industries Skills. This initiative is aimed at helping meet a growing shortage of
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