Articles Archive
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.
December 29, 2025
Best of 2025 – Strawberry New Zealand Conference Review
How to reduce heat from your structures during the warmer months. High temperatures can dramatically affect a strawberry plant’s ability to set fruit and maintain fruit size. The longer you can reduce the negative impact of heat stress, the longer you can sustain consistent production, quality, and shelf life.
December 29, 2025
Best of 2025 – Roam presentation on hygiene protocols for greenhouses and biosecurity, Pukekohe, New Zealand
Recently I attended a superb presentation by Ivan Casteels, Roam Technology discussing biosecurity, hygiene, and ToBRFV.
December 29, 2025
Best of 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.
December 17, 2025
Announcing the inaugural New Zealand Biological Symposium
Symposium tickets include access to all sessions, coffee/tea on arrival, a morning break, a light lunch & networking. Tickets are available today for $65, plus GST.
November 4, 2025
Canterbury nursery manager named supreme winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater has won the prestigious Young Horticulturist of the Year, having excelled in an intensive two-day competition. This is the second year in a row that a Young Plant Producer of the Year has gone on to take out the supreme trophy.
October 21, 2025
MG Group opens applications for Associate Director programme
The term is up to twelve months, starting in January 2026
October 21, 2025
Budding florist Jade sets sights on France
Self-taught and self-employed, the Young Florist & Flower Grower of the Year takes pride in how far she has come since Covid lockdowns. Jade Bedel has turned her foraging hobby into forging a successful business – evolving her love of flowers into Willow and Sage Botanics. Now she offers sought-after wedding florals and popular floristry classes.
October 20, 2025
Sky’s the limit for high-achiever Jordan
An office job has never appealed to New Arborist of the Year, Jordan Sutherland.
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
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.
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
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
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
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 8, 2025
Please support the 2025 Golf Day raising money for The Cancer Society
Simply Donate – 2025 Grower2Grower Charity Golf Day Raffle. This year, we are once again proud to support the Cancer Society through our Charity Golf Day Raffle.
August 25, 2025
XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops
‘Acting on Water for Climate Change, Environment & Energy
August 25, 2025
Purchase your 2025 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
This year the charity we are again supporting is the Cancer Society
August 24, 2025
Strawberry New Zealand Conference Review
How to reduce heat from your structures during the warmer months. High temperatures can dramatically affect a strawberry plant’s ability to set fruit and maintain fruit size. The longer you can reduce the negative impact of heat stress, the longer you can sustain consistent production, quality, and shelf life.
