Articles Archive
February 23, 2026
New Zealand’s 2026 Energy Stock-Take – Part 2 – Natural Gas
New Zealand’s Nord Stream moment. That sucking-straw sound at the bottom of the glass and suddenly a gaping hole emerges in the New Zealand energy landscape
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 23, 2026
Dissolved Oxygen – The Hidden Driver of Root Performance in Greenhouse Crops
In high-tech greenhouse tomato and cucumber production, we carefully monitor EC, pH, radiation sums and irrigation strategy. However, one parameter that is often overlooked — yet can significantly influence plant performance — is dissolved oxygen (DO) in the nutrient solution.
February 10, 2026
Coal / Biofuel Boiler for Sale – 4.5MW
Morrow Engineering (Christchurch made) boiler unit available for sale in Karaka.
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.
