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January 15, 2025
Web based tool to help growers switch to geothermal heating
A new web-based tool currently under development will help greenhouse growers switch to geothermal-sourced heating and reduce their use of fossil fuels.
January 15, 2025
Céline De Neve Joins Agro Solutions Team in APAC Region
Roam Technology excited to announce new role focused on Asia-Pacific
January 15, 2025
Oriental fruit fly found in Papatoetoe: response underway
Nearly two weeks ago many New Zealand growers had a nervous wait - keep updated with the links in this press release!
January 14, 2025
(Best of 2024) Aka Aka Produce celebrate planting in their brand-new high-tech greenhouse
Grower2Grower proud to be involved in the design of new facility.
Grower and owner of Aka Aka Produce, Ajit Singh, recently celebrated the completion of and planting in his brand-new one-hectare high-tech Apex Greenhouse in South Auckland.
January 14, 2025
(Best of 2024) Fleecegrow turning wool into substrates a reality
Sheep’s wool could be a solution for both the sustainability and supply challenges for indoor growers and nurseries.
December 16, 2024
Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2
December 16, 2024
Vegetables Big Day Out
Hosted by Te Ahikawariki/Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE)
December 16, 2024
Industry spearheads adoption of labour-saving tech with $52M boost (Australia)
Cutting-edge automation tech is being trialled in glasshouses as part of an industry-driven initiative to enhance profitability across the protected cropping sector
December 15, 2024
(Video of session now available) Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia
North and South American Tomato Growers Share ToBRFV Experiences
December 16, 2024
a1 Apple Website Launched to Complement Brand Refresh
“With growing demand and increased volumes expected over the coming seasons and beyond, this platform allows us to better connect with global customers and showcase the work of our growers.”
December 2, 2024
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
Skytree’s Camille Hanna and Ot Messemake unveil Skytree’s potential roadmap for New Zealand growers and other industrial users of food-grade CO2. The presentation showcased innovative solutions for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. Skytree offers DAC units: one powered entirely by electricity and a hybrid model that combines electricity and heat, ideal for businesses already utilizing heating or boiler systems.
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December 3, 2024
Design a Semi Closed Greenhouse with Hortinergy
Hortenergy is an online software that helps to design the most suitable and energy efficient greenhouse.
November 19, 2024
2024 Korean High School & University Agriculture Overseas Training Project
Korean Students have greenhouse visits to Gellert’s and Aka Aka Produce in South Auckland. "Korea and New Zealand have an FTA, we anticipate more Korean students will pursue agricultural studies in New Zealand"
November 18, 2024
Summer Planting at Bert’s Berry Farm:
Finding the perfect varieties for local conditions and sharing their knowledge with others.
November 19, 2024
Increasing year-round Capsicum yields through advanced LED lighting
Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) enter the fourth year of their trial to boost pepper production with LED lighting
October 21, 2024
Minipack Quickshrink Ltd.
40th Anniversary: A Legacy of Excellence in Packaging Machinery. In the ever-evolving world of packaging, few names resonate with the same level of trust and reliability as Minipack Quickshrink.
October 8, 2024
Cherry Production in New Zealand – Mike Nichols
"There is now considerable evidence available that by using dwarfing cherry rootstocks and the Upright Fruiting Offshoots (UFO) training system that it is possible to grow cherries at high density"
