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Oriental fruit fly: response continues

16 January 2025

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in and out of Papatoetoe will remain in place until about mid-February.

Latest workshop series shows IPM can drop insecticide costs by up to $50 a hectare

16 January 2025

By Vegetables NZ research, development and extension manager, Daniel Sutton

The latest workshop series on integrated pest management (IPM) in Pukekohe has shown that IPM can reduce insecticide costs by up…

Horticulture industry research impresses animal science graduate

10 January 2025

Animal science graduate, Leo Farrell is really enjoying his time in horticulture and is impressed by what he has seen.

New web-based tool will help greenhouse growers switch to geothermal heating

8 January 2025

A new web-based tool currently under development will help greenhouse growers switch to geothermal-sourced heating and reduce their use of fossil fuels.

Stuff the turkey: what about the vegetables?

16 December 2024

Vegetables NZ is calling on the Government to act to ensure vegetables are always abundant at Christmas.

Using Government regional development funding for decarbonisation projects

5 December 2024

HortNZ has put together a paper on using the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to fund greenhouse decarbonisation projects – either new infrastructure or improving existing structures.

New partnership will excite kids about vegetables

3 December 2024

Pictured: EATucation founder, Matt Robinson

Vegetable consumption in New Zealand is falling, with less than 20% of New Zealanders eating the recommended amount per day.

Warning about recycled waste oil supply in the North Island

2 December 2024

It is believed that one of the main North Island recycled waste oil suppliers will leave the market in June 2025, because they believe there is more money to be…

Find out more about A Lighter Touch

29 November 2024

The latest newsletter from A Lighter Touch is full of updates on the progress the project is making in the area of agroecological crop protection, including a new how to…

Fall Armyworm found in the Far North

25 November 2024

Fall Armyworm (FAW) has been identified across the Far North of Northland. This serves as a timely reminder to remain vigilant as the season progresses.