Articles Archive

July 14, 2026
More air movement, fewer gaps, more energy savings
"The major challenge in the energy transition is to continue growing healthy and vital crops with less energy"

July 13, 2026
Covered Cropping NZ Conference: A Day of Practical Learning and Industry Connection
Wednesday, 12 August, at LaValla, Tuakau, South Auckland

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 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
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for submissions on a proposal to restrict the use of insecticides containing bifenthrin.
The public consultation runs from 21 May - 21 July 2026.

May 19, 2026
Food Costs in England – “Cheap as Chips in the Supermarket, Astronomical Eating Out”
Yesterday (18 May) I returned from more than three weeks in UK. As usual, my first port of call when arriving in England was the supermarket — and particularly the vegetable section, much to the annoyance of my wife. Before long I was snapping photos of my favourite greenhouse vegetables.

May 19, 2026
New technote for Tomato russet mite
New guidance on the use of chemical miticides for Tomato russet mite control provides growers with a broader range of management options.

May 5, 2026
Increasing cash: why extra height makes the difference for return and future
Raising a greenhouse is not a stopgap measure, but rather a strategic choice:

May 5, 2026
Horticentre Charitable Trust Continues Partnership with Grower2Grower for 2026
“Shared knowledge builds stronger growers and a stronger industry.”





