Articles Archive
June 15, 2026
Winter Bites
Low Light, High Disease Pressure and the Importance of Keeping Crops Generative. Winter is often the period that determines whether a crop finishes profitably or simply survives until spring. The next three months will test growers' ability to manage light, energy, disease pressure and plant balance more than any other time of the year. As light levels decline and cold, wet weather becomes more frequent, we begin to see the typical winter challenges emerge. Across a number of sites I have already noticed the first signs of Botrytis and blight appearing. Once conditions favour these diseases, they rarely move backwards without intervention.
June 15, 2026
New spray approved for professional control of insect pests (Buildings only)
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Seclira WSG, a spot-treatment surface spray for the control of insect pests in and around buildings.
June 15, 2026
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Glasshouse Technician
"Work at the cutting edge of protected cropping, managing irrigation, fertigation, climate systems, and plant health in a modern vegetable glasshouse."
June 15, 2026
Signify expands Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force portfolio with tailored solutions for today’s diverse grower strategies
New Performance and Elite versions empower growers to optimize either upfront investment or long-term operational efficiency—without compromising on Philips quality
June 1, 2026
Exploring the Future of Protected Cropping in Asia
Covered Cropping NZ is seeking grower feedback on a proposed study tour to Korea and China, offering first-hand access to some of the world's most innovative greenhouse production systems.
June 1, 2026
A major milestone has been reached in Direct Air Capture and agriculture
Strategic alliance will establish a decentralized, fossil-free CO₂ supply for a vital greenhouse cluster in the Netherlands that spans 80 hectares
June 1, 2026
Phormium launches a new ultra-transparent energy screen: Diamond
The leading Belgian climate screen manufacturer Phormium announces the introduction of a brand-new revolutionary energy screen:
June 1, 2026
Signify: Developing next-generation cultivation systems that shorten growing cycles while maintaining consistent crop quality
Signify boosts crop productivity and cost competitiveness at Yonam University smart farming hub with intelligent Philips LED lighting
