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HortSource 2010 Readership Survey

Complete the online HortSource 2010 Readership Survey below
and we'll put you in the running to win one of five fantastic prizes, which have been kindly donated by our advertisers.

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Name:
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1. What age group do you represent?	Younger than 20 years 20-30 years 31-40 years 41-50 years 51+ years
2. What is your gender?	Male Female
3. Personal income bracket (gross)?	$35000 or less per year $35000 - $50000 per year $50000 - $75000 per year $75000 + per year
4. What best describes your role/position within your organisation?	Business Owner / Managing Director Manager Sales / Consultant Marketing Administrator
5. Are you the main decision maker within your organisation?	No – I have no influence at all No – But I do have influence on products or services adopted Yes – Sole decision maker and with complete authority Yes – But decisions are often discussed and shared
6. What best describes your businesses role within the Horticulture industry?	Grower / Producer Product or Group Association Industry Consultant Service Provider Equipment Provider Import Export or Wholesaler Education Provider Retailer
7. What crops or product groups do you grow? Tick any that apply.	Asparagus Avocados Blackcurrants Blueberries Boysenberry Citrus Export Squash Feijoas Fresh Vegetables Fresh Tomatoes Kiwiberry Kiwifruit Nashi Olives Passionfruit Persimmon Pipfruit Potatoes Processed Vegetables Strawberries Summerfruit Tamarillo
8. Over the next 12 months what would be the expected expenditure of your business approximately?	Up to $10,000 $10,000 - $25,000 $25,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $100,000 $100,000 +
9. How often do you refer to the HortSource publication over 12 months?	Never Once or twice per year 3 to 6 times per year More than 6 times per year
10. Do you also use the HortSource website: www.hortsource.co.nz?	Never, only the print version Yes, never the print version Both, whichever is more convenient at the time I use the site more than the publication
11. Do you receive HortSource Express, our fortnightly electronic news update on industry news?	No, but please sign me up Yes No, and not interested
12. Would you value or use an industry online forum to discuss industry issues and queries online?	No, but please sign me up Yes No, and not interested
13. How would you rate the directory content and information provided by our advertisers?	Excellent Above average Average Below Average Poor
14. How do you rate the editorial content and useful information in HortSource?	Excellent Above average Average Below Average Poor
15. When searching for a product or service are you influenced by “known brands” or “companies” that you are aware of?	Yes No Sometimes, it depends on who stands out Attracted to unique offers
16. When contacting a supplier do you rely on referrals from people you trust?	Yes, always No, I choose from making a selection form my own evaluation I generally choose the first company I contact A bit of both depending on the value
17. Do you make a habit to inform a company you employ where you found their contact details or how you heard of them – if not prompted?	Yes, always No, it’s none of their business Only when asked
18. What would you like to read about in future editions of HortSource?	Primary Industry Management Supply Chain Management Quality Assurance Useful Information on Specific product Sectors Industry Learning Opportunities Land Management Issues Carbon Trading and Effects on Horticulture Export Trade issues Food Safety Biosecurity Logistics Industry Business Opportunities and Developments Agrichemical Products Research Studies and Services
19. How many people in your organisation refer to HortSource besides yourself?	1-2 3-5 6-10 10+
20. Do you receive enough copies of HortSource at your organisation?	Yes No, but don’t want anymore No, contact us to send more

 

The survey concludes on 15 March 2010.
Successful winners will be notified by 31 March 2010.

HortSource is published annually by The AgriChain Centre.