Dec 11, 2012 | International News/Trends, Uncategorised
New Zealand’s food and beverage sector does have the growth potential to reach government targets of tripling exports over the next 15 years, with opportunities in processed foods and beverages, according to report.
Nov 29, 2012 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the WAOC AGM is scheduled for Thursday, 6 December at 4pm at the Mounts Bay Sailing Club, to be followed by a Sundowner. An Agenda will be available shortly. The Constitution has been amended to encourage all financial members to vote on issues...
Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorised
Barry and Verity Baines live the good life. The former Auckland couple bought an eight hectare property on the banks of the Kaipara Harbour between Matakohe and Paparoa in 2001, moved an old chapel on site and then sat back and decided what they wanted to do with it...
Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorised
The Turkish olive sector is overcoming the periodicity problem, which refers to no high harvest for two years in a row, due to technical improvements in farming, said Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar in a written statement.
Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorised
The October 2012 edition of the Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor magazine published an article titled “Objectives and Methods of Pruning – Pt 1”. Mercelo Berlanda was credited as the author of this article. The assertion that...
Sep 14, 2012 | Uncategorised
Olive trees and olive groves have been a favourite subject for some of the greatest artists. From the Renaissance painters of the 15th century to the contemporary painters, olives are depicted in various styles and forms, each a tribute to the magic of this tree. The...