International botanists vote to remove racist reference from plants’ scientific names Offensive term to be replaced as first step towards more changes in unprecedented reform of nomenclature rules
Biosecurity Week and Biosecurity Awareness Month This week (July 22 to 26) is Biosecurity Week, an annual initiative by the NZ Biosecurity Institute, while next month is Biosecurity Awareness Month, organised by Biosecurity NZ.
Scholarships available: check if you or your team members are eligible The Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association (HATA) has put together a list of scholarships available in the food and fibre sectors.
We have our Young Plant Producer 2024! Anna England from Elliot’s Wholesale Nursery in Amberley has been named as the 2024 Young Plant Producer of the Year.
Agrecovery's farm plastics stewardship scheme officially accredited Agrecovery has formally announced that its Green-farms Product Stewardship Scheme (GPSS) has been officially accredited under the Waste Minimisation Act (2008).
Van Lier Nurseries wins NZPPI Sustainable Futures Award 2024 Marisa and Harry Van Lier from Van Lier Nurseries in Auckland was presented with the NZPPI Sustainable Futures Award 2024 at this year's NZPP awa5rds dinner for their dedicated commitment to sustainability.
MPI reviewing measures for managing Xylella fastidiosa MPI are reviewing the current measures for managing Xylella fastidiosa in the Nursery Stock import health standard and are holding virtual "Information and Feedback” sessions.
Updates to NZPPI Disease Management Platform include NIWA maps NZPPI has funding to continue access to the NIWA national maps for myrtle rust risk through to December 2024
NZPPI Signs Solanaceae Biosecurity Agreement Last week the NZPPI Board agreed to sign the Solanaceae Readiness Operational Agreement (OA) on behalf of our Members
DOC Recommendation to remove Chilean myrtle (Luma apiculata) from sale due to its weed potential Information sheet from DOC (Department of Conservation) describing the serious weed risk of the popular garden plant Chilean myrtle (Luma apiculata). It will likely be added to the NPPA in the upcoming review.
Young Plant Producer of the Year is back for 2024 Applications for the Young Plant Producer of the Year competition open April 1st so get thinking now about if any of your staff or if you would like to apply.
Selected Primary ITO hort courses up to half price in 2024 The discount applies to any horticulture programme/micro-credential enrolment that has a start date from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
NZPPI Conference 2024 announced NZPPI Conference 2024 is being held in Hamilton on May 15 and 16. NZPPI members and stakeholders are encouraged to put the event in their diaries.
NZPPI is advocating against summer water restrictions for home gardens Despite Wellington experiencing one of the wettest winters on record, with full storage systems and rivers, our sector faces targeted Level 2 water use restrictions.
MPI's proposed phytoplasma strategy: step forward for NZPPI advocacy NZPPI is developing a submission on MPI's proposals and welcomes member feedback
New leadership course under development for the horticulture sector Muka Tangata, the Workforce Development Council for the food and fibre sector is working with the horticultural sector to design a new formal leadership course for emerging leaders.
Path to sustainable plastics use NZPPI is making strides in sustainability, particularly in the management and use of plastics within our industry.
Myrtle rust expert who developed NZPPI online tool presented with major award Plant & Food Research principle scientist Dr Rob Beresford has been awarded the Lester Burgess Award from the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS).
Meetings with MfE to discuss plastics gazette NZPPI has met with Ministry for the Environment to discuss its new rules that exclude plant pots, including plastic 5, from kerbside collections.