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May 5, 2026
Energy, Equity and the Future of Greenhouse Growing
Finding Balance in a Changing Energy Landscape. Recent discussions within the industry have raised questions around energy security — particularly the role of gas — and whether targeted support for some growers may be needed to maintain production. It’s an important conversation, and one that deserves careful consideration.
May 5, 2026
Horticentre Charitable Trust Continues Partnership with Grower2Grower for 2026
“Shared knowledge builds stronger growers and a stronger industry.”
May 5, 2026
Innovation In Strawberry Production in New Zealand
Propagation in a controlled environment (plant factory) will eventually offer the potential to control plant development when planted out.
May 5, 2026
Save the Date: Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
We’re pleased to confirm the return of the Grower2Grower Annual Golf Day, set for Friday, 11th September 2026 at the Pukekohe Golf Cours
May 5, 2026
Turn sunshine into synergy and unlock higher yields year-round
How LED intercanopy lighting complements high radiation and transforms greenhouse production
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:
April 20, 2026
Delphy Academy Training – Fertigation in Horticulture
In this online training (English spoken) you will learn about the chemical aspects of nutrients and fertigation, how to read an analysis, and how to make adjustments to the fertilizer recipe. Calculation of your own A and B tank filling from a recipe. The uptake of water and nutrients by the plant and the relationship with pH and EC.
April 20, 2026
IFPA Produce Executive Program returning to Auckland
Week-long fully residential program environment facilitates deep level collaboration, learning and engagement
April 20, 2026
Autumn Challenges: Managing Humidity, Energy Constraints and Crop Balance
A Perfect Storm for Crop Performance
April 20, 2026
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes.
The New Zealand potato industry is valued at approximately $1 billion annually, according to Potatoes New Zealand.
April 7, 2026
Think It’s the Bees? Think Again
Proven Hive Performance Suggests Auckland’s Climate and Crop Conditions Are the Key Limiters. Every year, Zonda receives calls from growers saying “the bees aren’t working” and requesting new hives. While hives are sometimes replaced, these cases consistently show that the bumblebees are performing as expected. The real challenge? Humidity, Auckland weather, and plant conditions.
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March 10, 2026
Energy saving through screens
A combination of screen use, screen quality, greenhouse climate requirements, and greenhouse equipment.
March 23, 2026
Bringing the Sector Together: Covered Cropping NZ Launches
Greater collaboration, stronger representation, and better use of levy funding sit behind the new joint approach from Tomatoes New Zealand and Vegetables New Zealand Incorporated. There has been a call, for several years, that TNZ and VNZI should work together more closely as there are so many similarities amongst the greenhouse sector, including the growers themselves.
March 23, 2026
Plant-optimized spectrum to maximize photosynthetic efficiency and productivity:
27% higher yield and 40% energy savings in tomato greenhouse drive Woodeumgee Farm to repeat investment in Philips horticulture LED solution
March 23, 2026
Source Advances Harvest Forecasting for Tomatoes with Next Generation AI Model
Fundamental changes to how the model learns and handles grower input mean significantly less manual work and meaningfully better accuracy.
March 23, 2026
The Carbon Difference Between LNG and Bioenergy: Does it Matter
As domestic gas supply declines and dry-year risks persist, New Zealand faces an important energy question. The challenge is not simply finding a replacement fuel, it is choosing an approach that supports long-term energy security while also reducing our carbon exposure.
April 7, 2026
The 2026 Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference (Melbourne) Update
Fast approaching event: Final reminder to register for this important event.
