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
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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 readingGrowers enjoying a drier spring
Spring has brought the district favourable weather conditions after wet start. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald here.
Continue readingGrowers enjoying a drier spring
The district’s summer and autumn croppers have started to get sweetcorn, maize and squash plants in the ground, and a start will be made shortly on tomatoes. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.
Continue readingEIT will resume Wine and Viticulture Programme
A viticulture and winemaking programme is set to resume at EIT Tairāwhiti next year, thanks to collaboration between the institute and the wine industry. Read more here.
Continue readingTipu website launched
UP AND RUNNING: A horticulture labour planning website to provide a hub for growers, contractors or post-harvest facilities wanting to find staff, and local jobseekers looking for opportunities and support has been launched. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.
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.
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