Press Release – TomatoesNZ

Tomatoes New Zealand today called on the Government to ensure irradiated Australian tomatoes and capsicums supplied to New Zealand retailers are clearly labelled. Read more »

Press Release – Enviroment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury today announced it has recently allocated over $280,000 of funding to biodiversity projects across the region through the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Immediate Steps Fund, Environment Canterburys Biodiversity Fund … Read more »

Press Release – Science New Zealand

Anthony Scott, chief executive of Science New Zealand, says that todays announcement of a world class agricultural research and education Hub to be developed at Lincoln, near Christchurch, is highly significant in the drive to enhance New Zealands … Read more »

Press Release – Centre for Sustainable Practice

New research released today provides insight into the resource use of kiwi lifestyles and measures New Zealands environmental consumption against the internationally recognised fair earth share*. Read more »

Press Release – NORML

In an interview on National Radio Dr Leo Schep, the toxicologist behind the Kronic ban, admitted that natural cannabis is less harmful than synthetic products currently available. Read more »

Press Release – Federated Farmers

Farmers are rejoicing that the drought breaking rain finally arrived, but hope winter can hold off for a few more weeks to maximise pasture growth and better insure their feed supplies until spring. Read more »

Press Release – Matakana Superfoods

A fruit, which only grows for a few weeks a year in Vietnam, has been identified as a “super source” of Lycopene. Lycopene is a pigment present in some fruit and vegetables which scientists have identified as an important part of the Mediterranean … Read more »

Press Release – University of Otago

New Zealand outdoor workers are generally poorly protected from solar UV radiation, with only around one-third wearing sunscreen or a suitably protective hat, according to a University of Otago study published in the latest issue of the international … Read more »

Press Release – Horizons Regional Council

The battle against field horsetail has taken a positive step forward thanks to funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF). Read more »

Article – UN News

Global merchandise exports grew by only 0.2 percent in value in 2012 after two years of significant expansion, with a decline among developed countries offset by 3.6 percent growth among developing countries fuelled by petroleum and gas, according … Read more »

Press Release – Federated Farmers

When this drought does fully break, its effects will be felt for two seasons or more as herds are rebuilt and pasture repaired. The most recent rains may have taken the pressure off some areas, but others remain in a precarious state. Read more »

Press Release – 5 Plus A Day

Fruit and vegetable growers up and down the country are now busy harvesting a variety of autumn crops, says 5+ A Day. Leeks, pears, feijoas, brussels sprouts and several varieties of apples are just some of the autumn produce that is now at its best. Read more »

Press Release – BioGro

Citrox BioAlexin was suspended as an approved input for organic production by organic certifier BioGro three weeks ago when some batches were found to be contaminated with low levels of didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC). While some countries … Read more »

Press Release – Malborough Research Centre

The untapped potential of Marlboroughs primary sector, if cleverly exploited, could take this region out in front of the field as an export earner according to a report prepared for the Marlborough Research Centre (MRC). Read more »

Press Release – Tui Brewery

Farmers from all over the North Island soaked up the goodwill of sponsors and put their farming woes on the back burner during todays Drought Shout at Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka. Read more »

Press Release – Rabobank

The report covers all the major agricultural sectors that are important to New Zealand and Australia, as well as covering off the latest economic, retail and currency developments. The latest report is now available online. Key highlights: New Zealands North … Read more »

Press Release – Country TV

This month, Sky TVs premium channel Country99TV announces a new home, a new name and new themed evenings. Read more »

Press Release – Garden Marlborough

New Zealands premier gardening event, Garden Marlborough, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary in style with Nelmac signing up as naming sponsor for the forthcoming 2013 year. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

The hot, dry weather may have provided good conditions for cannabis growers this year but it hasn’t prevented Police in Bay of Plenty from raining on their parade. In excess of 20,000 cannabis plants have been either recovered or destroyed during … Read more »

Press Release – Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company

10 April 2013 Shortlist for design and construction phase of Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme announced Hawkes Bay Regional Investment Company (HBRIC) Ltd has announced the two companies shortlisted for the design and construction phase of the Ruataniwha … Read more »