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High hygiene standards are crucial to mitigate co-infection
March 11, 2024
High hygiene standards are crucial to mitigate co-infection
No silver bullet to mitigate co-infection with the ToBRFV virus.
(Best of 2023) Hygiene a Priority in 2023
January 15, 2024
(Best of 2023) Hygiene a Priority in 2023
As plant viruses continue to cause growers headaches the best form of defence is prevention.  Crop rotation time is the best opportunity to start disease free.
Maximizing Crop Yields with Nanobubbles
November 6, 2023
Maximizing Crop Yields with Nanobubbles
Irrigation Efficiency Strategies in areas with frequent droughts and high temperatures
Extrutec’s Joe Wiid explains the connection with Polbionix and providing raw material for compostable pots.
August 28, 2023
Extrutec’s Joe Wiid explains the connection with Polbionix and providing raw material for compostable pots.
Recently at the Nursery Trade Day in Hamilton I was able to meet up with industry leaders.  One of those was Joe Wiid Managing Director of Extrutec and Peter Wilson, Founder and Director of William and Ross that have developed a biodegradable bio-based plastic - Polbionix.
Sili-Fert P plays an important role for New Zealand Growers.
July 31, 2023
Sili-Fert P plays an important role for New Zealand Growers.
Ivan Casteels, from Roam Technology, visits New Zealand for the first-time post Covid.  
June 19, 2023
“How to end the season with a spotless glasshouse”
Cleaning the greenhouse successfully at the end of the season may be critical for the success of your new planting. Check out this informative webinar from the team at Royal Brinkman.
Gummy Stem Blight (GSB) – Didymella Bryoniae an issue especially at or after first harvest
June 19, 2023
Gummy Stem Blight (GSB) – Didymella Bryoniae an issue especially at or after first harvest
No sooner do you have one issue under a control another confronts you.
April 25, 2023
HortiHygienz – The answer to reduce the level of diseases on horticultural farms
HortiHygienz, can be used worldwide as a total solution for operational hygiene. It is based on five pillars: Crop rotation, People, Materials, Water quality and Responsibility & Sustainability.
Sili-Fert P Case Study
April 25, 2023
Sili-Fert P Case Study
Sili-Fert P is a liquid silicon fertilizer enriched with micronutrients. The product allows plants to develop their maximal natural resistance against abiotic stress.
SILI-FERT P
April 10, 2023
SILI-FERT P
Reducing stress, optimising growth