Articles and comments by industry players are welcome, and should be sent to us via the NZFGA Secretary at nfga@kol.co.nz
Welcome to the new website of the New Zealand Flower Growers Association which is being run in conjunction with the GROWER on-line magazine. NZFGA sees the tie-up as a cost-effective way to communicate with flower growers, support services and others interested in this unique segment of NZ’s Primary Industries, and the GROWER is proud to be involved in helping the Association build a lively, viable and attractive cut-flower industry.
GROWSAFE revalidation course
The New Zealand Flower Growers Association in association with EduChem is pleased to advise the following Growsafe and Approved Handler revalidation course to be held at United Flower Growers, Mt Wellington, Auckland on Wednesday 18thAugust.
....read moreBook in for NZFGA's AGM
Book NOW for the NZFGA AGM, on 4 August at Sky City Convention Centre.
One lucky attendee will win a free bag of Banrot, courtesy of Scotts and Nicola Rochester valued at $300.00!
Click here to get your registration form, which must be returned by 23 July, 2010.
Cymbidium Exports
A strong Kiwi dollar, a longer than normal presence of Dutch Cymbidiums in North American markets, and weak sales into Japan have not made for an auspicious start to the NZ Cymbidium export season.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 4 August 2010
The Annual General meeting of The new Zealand Flower Growers Association will take place in The Marlborough Room, Sky City Convention centre Auckland on 4th August 2010 from 8.30 am – 6.30pm (dependant on number of presentations).
....read moreWanted! New NZFGA Board members
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate growers to serve on the NZFGA Board.
....read moreCymbidium growers vs Oberon
By Nancy Beck
Flower growers from several different crops were hit by phytotoxic effects from the miticide Oberon in late 2008/early 2009, but none as were as badly effected as Cymbidium growers, who contribute 50% of the export earning for floriculture. Late spring/early summer is the traditional time for Cymbidium growers to protect their plants from two-spotted mites. Generally one to several high volume applications of miticides are applied at this period, in order to have plants free of mite pests at the start of the flower spiking period.
....read more
Top speakers at NZFGA AGM
A wide range of interesting speakers has been booked for the upcoming NZFGA Conference, being held 4 August 2010 at the Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland.
....read more
Redpath joins NZFGA benefits programme
Redpath Pacific recently joined the NZFGA benefits programme.
....read moreNZFGA offers many benefits
Flower growers can enjoy a wide range of discounted products and services as part of their NZ Flower Growers' Association membership. A number of suppliers have signed up to provide benefits to NZFGA members, with more to follow in the future.
....read moreChemicals handling training update
By David Blewden
Many growers are reporting great difficulty in renewing their Grow Safe certificates. Both grow Safe and Approved Handler certificates have a five-year life span, after which they must be renewed. NZFGA is entering into a partnership with educhem and Total Business Training Australasia to develop a flower industry specific grow Safe/Approved Handler course. Once finalised this course will be made available to growers throughout the country. Both courses will be run simultaneously meaning that the expiry dates of both certificates can be coordinated for ease of renewal.
....read more