Articles Archive
April 20, 2026
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes.
The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1 billion annually, according to Potatoes New Zealand.
April 20, 2026
Autumn Challenges: Managing Humidity, Energy Constraints and Crop Balance
A Perfect Storm for Crop Performance
April 20, 2026
Signify wins HortiContact Innovation Award for Philips intelligent horticulture lighting solutions
“We are incredibly proud of this recognition”
April 20, 2026
IFPA Produce Executive Program returning to Auckland
Week-long fully residential program environment facilitates deep level collaboration, learning and engagement
April 20, 2026
Delphy Academy Training – Fertigation in Horticulture
In this online training (English spoken) you will learn about the chemical aspects of nutrients and fertigation, how to read an analysis, and how to make adjustments to the fertilizer recipe. Calculation of your own A and B tank filling from a recipe. The uptake of water and nutrients by the plant and the relationship with pH and EC.
April 7, 2026
Signify and University of British Columbia collaborate to further explore feasibility of sustainable year-round greenhouse pepper production
Trial paves the way for growers to capitalize on the market opportunity to provide locally grown bell peppers during the winter months.
April 7, 2026
Proposed import requirements for fresh blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) for human consumption
Make your submission
April 7, 2026
Think It’s the Bees? Think Again
Proven Hive Performance Suggests Auckland’s Climate and Crop Conditions Are the Key Limiters. Every year, Zonda receives calls from growers saying “the bees aren’t working” and requesting new hives. While hives are sometimes replaced, these cases consistently show that the bumblebees are performing as expected. The real challenge? Humidity, Auckland weather, and plant conditions.
