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Australian horticulture’s $1 billion annual productivity opportunity
July 29, 2025
Australian horticulture’s $1 billion annual productivity opportunity
Over the past 30 years, the annual productivity growth of the horticulture industry has been 0.5% to 1.5%
Powdery Mildew: EPA approves Rhapsody, a fungicide containing 218 g/L ipflufenoquin, a chemical new to New Zealand
July 29, 2025
Powdery Mildew: EPA approves Rhapsody, a fungicide containing 218 g/L ipflufenoquin, a chemical new to New Zealand
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungicide with a new active ingredient that controls blackspot and powdery mildew on apples and pears, and Botrytis on grapes.
Calling on suppliers to do the right thing (Hygiene)
July 14, 2025
Calling on suppliers to do the right thing (Hygiene)
"Every part of the sector has a role to play in Biosecurity" (Dinah Cohen, GM TomatoesNZ) 공급업체들에게 올바른 행동을 촉구합니다
Cravo Cricket Houses: New Zealand’s Game-Changing Training Facilities
New tomato varieties from Bayer offer protection against resistance-breaking Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
June 17, 2025
New tomato varieties from Bayer offer protection against resistance-breaking Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
Bayer is using multi-stacked virus-resistant genes to bring more durable protection against ToBRFV mutations / Developed through advanced conventional breeding techniques, new hybrids will be available this year in every major glasshouse tomato segment
Tomato Prices on the rise as winter begins to bite
June 17, 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.
EPA ‘Make it easier for applicants to apply in cases where chemicals have already been used safely in other countries’
June 3, 2025
EPA ‘Make it easier for applicants to apply in cases where chemicals have already been used safely in other countries’
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says proposed changes to the rules for hazardous substances will give industry a clearer path for making use of new chemicals in New Zealand.
Growing kiwis and cherries from a greenhouse in Westland (Netherlands)
June 3, 2025
Growing kiwis and cherries from a greenhouse in Westland (Netherlands)
International article of the week - Learning how to grow successfully with Advice from New Zealand!
Investment Boost: 20% Tax Deduction for New Glasshouse Assets
June 2, 2025
Investment Boost: 20% Tax Deduction for New Glasshouse Assets
What It Means for Your Next Glasshouse Project: The New Zealand Government’s 2025 Budget included a significant update that could benefit growers looking to invest in new infrastructure: the Investment Boost scheme.
Australia officially abandons eradication response of ToBRFV (What this means for New Zealand)
June 2, 2025
Australia officially abandons eradication response of ToBRFV (What this means for New Zealand)
The (Aus) horticulture industry, government and other industry stakeholders will work together to determine an appropriate long-term management strategy and trade protocol for ToBRFV.