News | Vegetables NZ Inc

Managing the plant pest fall armyworm

5 May 2022

Last month, Biosecurity New Zealand confirmed that a single fall armyworm egg mass has been found in Tauranga. Read more about the current situation and access resources.

Nitrogen balance – understanding management and environmental implications of nitrogen use in crop production

30 March 2022

Nitrogen is a key nutrient for the successful production of crops, and each year growers invest significantly in applying N fertilisers. However, not all the applied N is used by the crop.

Country of origin food labelling comes into effect in supermarkets

11 February 2022

From 12 February 2022, a trip to the supermarket or greengrocer could look a little different, with new country of origin food labelling requirements coming into effect.

A grower’s story, how the Clarkes are getting to grips with GHG emissions

14 January 2022

Woodhaven Gardens in the Horowhenua has been figuring out how to reduce their impact on the climate.

Are we helping your growing business to thrive?

6 December 2021

Across all Vegetable product groups there seems to be a renewed determination to get more done. For Vegetables New Zealand Inc, this is all about enabling our growers’ businesses to thrive

Building engagement and social licence for vegetable growers

1 December 2021

At the heart of the Vegetables New Zealand (VNZI) strategy is engaging with growers, our external stakeholders including government, but also a wider public audience.

Sustainable Vegetable Systems (proving vegetable nitrogen leaching for fresh water)

22 October 2021

Latest information for growers