Articles Archive
February 10, 2026
Coal / Biofuel Boiler for Sale – 4.5MW
Morrow Engineering (Christchurch made) boiler unit available for sale in Karaka.
February 10, 2026
Equinox Growers improved crop quality and achieved consistent yield using Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force for leafy greens production
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, is proud to announce the outstanding success that Equinox Growers has achieved in their leafy greens production using Philips LED toplighting force.
February 10, 2026
Day-Length Decreasing = Time to Adjust Your Water Content
Amid the usual distractions of modern growing life, it’s easy to forget that Autumn 2026 is just around the corner. As day length shortens, now is the critical moment to review and adjust your irrigation strategy. Unlike previous years that brought prolonged dry spells or extreme heat, this year’s weather has been variable. Across the country, many regions are already seeing heavy rainfall and several cloudy days in a row. While this is great for replenishing water reservoirs, it also creates challenges once the sun returns: crops may wilt, and the temptation to overwater is high. My advice: keep substrate water content and EC close to pre-cloudy levels.
February 10, 2026
MG Group partners with The Gut Foundation
Growing a healthier New Zealand together
January 27, 2026
Special New Year offer for Virba-San
Aqua-San is promoting Vibra-San this month, a product recently introduced to New Zealand as part of their Roam Technology range.
January 27, 2026
Artificial intelligence is a game changer (Fruit Logistica Berlin 4th to 6th Feb)
In the lead-up to the trade show, the FRUIT LOGISTICA Briefing 2026 showcased the transformative power of AI in the fruit and vegetable industry.
January 27, 2026
Protected Cropping, Weather Extremes And Growth Potential
Extreme weather again highlights the role of protected cropping. During last week’s deluge across the North Island, significant damage is expected across many outdoor crops. Onions lying on the ground and attempting to dry will be particularly vulnerable, with prolonged saturation likely to result in quality losses and storage issues.
