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October 6, 2025
Signify and Grodan start third year of low-energy trial to test holistic approach on larger tomatoes on the vine
'Dedicated dehumidification system was key in maintaining ultra-stable greenhouse climate conditions to support consistent crop growth'
October 6, 2025
Plant producer nurtures a love for nature
Jake Linklater was named the Young Plant Producer of the Year and will compete in the highly-regarded Young Horticulturist of the Year competition later this year.
October 7, 2025
River pours his heart and soul into amenity role
The heart wants what the heart wants – and River Foster knew that he wanted to be working outdoors, not in cardiology.
October 7, 2025
Career pivot bears fruit for Nina
Young Viticulturist of the Year Nina Downer to compete for Young Horticulturist of the Year title in November
October 6, 2025
Metazet investigates chemical resistance of cultivation gutters: material choice crucial under stricter cleaning protocols
Due to stricter hygiene requirements in greenhouse horticulture, cultivation gutters are being cleaned more intensively than ever.
September 23, 2025
Horticentre Support Helps Drive Another Successful Grower2Grower Golf Day
A wet morning and windy afternoon didn’t discourage our brave golfers. The fourth annual Grower2Grower Golf Day was held on the 12th of September at the Pukekohe Golf Club. Despite the weather, the event was another huge success thanks to the support of all our sponsors, including our major sponsor Horticentre. Congratulations to all 22 teams who braved the conditions.
September 23, 2025
Grower2Grower Golf Day Cancer Society Raffle Raises $ 4,327 for 2025
“Thank you so much to everyone who donated to this ongoing and important cause.”
September 23, 2025
Grace Fulford is looking forward to taking part in the 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition
Grace thrives on the fruits of her labour
September 23, 2025
Online workshop : learnings from the low-energy input trial for greenhouse tomatoes
If you are not a tomato grower or you do not grow with lights, the approach to energy saving is also transferable to your situation.
September 23, 2025
Philips GreenPower LED Solutions enables Add One Farm to increase yield and stabilize winter production
"Crop cycles during the winter shortened from 88 days to 62 days, and the number of annual harvests rose from 11 to 15."
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September 8, 2025
Signify and Grodan research trial confirms low-energy tomato cultivation is achievable with holistic approach
"Low-energy tomato production can be achieved without compromising yield or quality, provided a holistic cultivation approach is applied"
August 25, 2025
Gas ‘crisis’ warning as MBIE warns again supply falling faster than expected
Consumption of natural gas dropped to its lowest level since 2011 last year
July 29, 2025
Intelligent Philips LED solution helps The Plant Company achieve precise growing from start to finish
"With the production module, we custom tailor our light recipes in a few minutes to ensure we produce consistent liners of the best possible quality"
August 25, 2025
XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops
‘Acting on Water for Climate Change, Environment & Energy
August 12, 2025
The Rise of Plant-Driven Irrigation
What if plants could tell us exactly when and how much water they need?
July 14, 2025
Calling on suppliers to do the right thing (Hygiene)
"Every part of the sector has a role to play in Biosecurity" (Dinah Cohen, GM TomatoesNZ) 공급업체들에게 올바른 행동을 촉구합니다
