Articles Archive

To truss arch or not to truss arch?
May 7, 2024
To truss arch or not to truss arch?
The decision to recommend truss arches on tomato crops is not that complicated, just do it! Even though I say just do it, there are contributing factors if you decide to apply truss arches.  I will list these factors below, but in general I have never seen a negative result when applying arches correctly and at the right time of the crop cycle.  What I do see is growers placing the arches incorrectly, in the wrong place at the wrong angle and far too late in the development of the truss.
May 7, 2024
GreenTech Amsterdam June 2024
11th to 13th June at the Rai Amsterdam
Certhon launches lettuce yield forecasting software with 95% accuracy
May 6, 2024
Certhon launches lettuce yield forecasting software with 95% accuracy
Thevi, a revolutionary yield forecasting software package, gives lettuce growers the certainty to plan effectively, make informed decisions and optimize pricing strategies.
Grower2Grower annual golf tournament set for Friday the13th of September!
May 6, 2024
Grower2Grower annual golf tournament set for Friday the13th of September!
Sponsorship - we encourage you to enquire early to secure promotion opportunities: contact marie@grower2grower.co.nz today!
Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference 2024 (Victoria, Australia)
May 6, 2024
Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference 2024 (Victoria, Australia)
Registrations are now open -  The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee are excited to announce the 13th Biennial HFF Conference will be held from Tuesday 23rd July - Thursday 25th July, 2024 at Melton Entertainment Park (former Tabcorp Park).
A crop on the cusp of ruin by leaf mould and the return of psyllid yellows.
April 23, 2024
A crop on the cusp of ruin by leaf mould and the return of psyllid yellows.
As autumn approaches growers face a different set of problems that require different solutions.
Horticentre Charitable Trust Continues as Exclusive Sponsor of Grower2Grower
April 23, 2024
Horticentre Charitable Trust Continues as Exclusive Sponsor of Grower2Grower
"Together we share a goal of offering future growers, and existing growers, a tool set, of credible trusted information, to achieve better outcomes".
Lefroy Valley’s Hydroponic Display Days-showcasing their newest lines
April 23, 2024
Lefroy Valley’s Hydroponic Display Days-showcasing their newest lines
Recently Lefroy Valley hosted a hydroponic field day to display lettuce varieties for the whole head and salad cut market.