Articles Archive
January 12, 2026
Response to fruit fly find in Mt Roskill continues
The recent detection of a Queensland fruit fly in Mt Roskill and the resulting biosecurity controls on fresh produce movement highlight the very real risk this pest poses to New Zealand’s horticulture sector.
December 29, 2025
Best of 2025 – Tomato Prices on the rise as winter begins to bite
Farmgate values solid in New Zealand and Australia. In New Zealand, farmgate values (FGV) for the standard large loose round tomato are pushing into the $7–$8/kg range this week — a significant jump. Meanwhile, retail prices have soared, with some stores charging as much as $14.99/kg for loose rounds as of Monday.
December 29, 2025
Best of 2025 – Velifer – A New Tool in the Tool Box to help control Whitefly and other Greenhouse Insect Pests Approved by EPA
Naturally effective pest management for protected crops (BASF). Velifer® Biological Insecticide adds a new dimension to the management of a wide range of key insect pests within protected cropping structures. Velifer will help manage populations already controlled by conventional knockdown pesticides and complements the use of beneficial insects.
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.
December 17, 2025
EPA – New General Manager, Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Appointed
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Chief Executive Dr Allan Freeth is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Fernando Torres-Vélez as the new General Manager, Hazardous Substances and New Organisms.
December 16, 2025
Happy Holiday Season from Grower2Grower for 2025
Thank you to all Grower2Grower readers, contributors, advertisers and industry supporters
November 18, 2025
EPA – New reporting and notification requirements are coming in 2026
From 1 January 2026, in addition to the business information you currently need to provide, all importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances will need to provide:
November 18, 2025
Skytree, a pioneer in direct air capture (DAC) technology, announces its official market entry into New Zealand.
The launch, coinciding with the EU-NZ Business Summit, marks a significant step in the nation's journey towards a circular economy and reinforces the growing partnership between the Netherlands and New Zealand on sustainable innovation.
November 4, 2025
Celebrating 200 Editions of Grower2Grower: A Milestone for Our Growing Community
Reaching the 200th edition of Grower2Grower is a milestone that deserves both celebration and reflection.
