Articles Archive
March 10, 2026
Where Does Fusarium Sit on Your Priority List?
When discussing crop health during technical strategy meetings, Fusarium often does not sit particularly high on the list of priorities.
February 23, 2026
A proven opportunity in strawberry cultivation with indoor-grown generative young plants
Indoor strawberry young-plant production is moving from a promising concept to a proven opportunity. Recent trials with F1 hybrid varieties grown from seed in fully controlled facilities have shown faster development of young plants, a roughly 40% higher fruit yield in the greenhouse, harvesting two weeks earlier, and a clean, chemical-free starting point.
February 23, 2026
How blotchy ripening (green spots), a troublesome potential quality issue in this high-yielding variety, can be reduced by adjusting the nutrient balance – specifically the potassium and nitrogen ratios.
Low-heat, full-LED trial on track to achieve higher yields and better quality in larger truss tomatoes
February 23, 2026
Leaf Mould (Cladosporium) plant samples required
Leaf mould continues to be a significant issue for many growers across the country, particularly given the weather conditions we have experienced over the summer.
February 10, 2026
Equinox Growers improved crop quality and achieved consistent yield using Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force for leafy greens production
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, is proud to announce the outstanding success that Equinox Growers has achieved in their leafy greens production using Philips LED toplighting force.
January 27, 2026
Three research insights in preventing tip burn in a hybrid LED tomato crop
Research article: When transitioning from HPS lights to LEDs, the screen and heating strategies can rarely be directly copied from a previous HPS setup.
January 12, 2026
Successfully upgrading their HPS lighting across 45 hectares at six cultivation sites
Vreugdenhil-Klugt optimizes year-round plant production with Philips GreenPower LED and GrowWise control system
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 17, 2025
Ball Australia Boosts Climate Control with New Blackout Screen Upgrade
'Powerplants partnered with Ball Australia to deliver a full blackout screen replacement, supported by detailed mechanical, electrical, and irrigation work'
December 2, 2025
Treat your bumble bees as VIP’s (VIB’s)
Hives should be placed 1.2–1.5 metres above the ground, away from direct sunlight!
