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August 11, 2026
Landmark Horticultural business in prime location
An outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the South Island's premier commercial horticultural operations. Recognised as the South Island's largest producer of Telegraph cucumbers, this highly efficient business combines proven production, established market channels, and an exceptional lifestyle location.
August 11, 2026
Supporting the Cancer Society – 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day Charity Raffle
This year, Grower2Grower is once again proud to support the Cancer Society.
August 11, 2026
Cucumber Grafting: Insurance Policy or Unnecessary Cost?
Grafting can provide a stronger root system and valuable insurance against root-zone problems – but it won’t protect the canopy from fungal disease.
August 11, 2026
CO₂ Capture for Greenhouses Without Liquefaction —
How Galloxol® Changes the Economics
July 27, 2026
Practical Spray Workshop for greenhouse growers
Upskill with the ALT spray workshops 2026
July 27, 2026
General Team Registration Now Open – Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
Secure your team's place at the 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day before all spots are filled.
July 27, 2026
GrowWise smart spectrum helps growers save energy or boost crop growth through automated spectrum optimization
“With just a few clicks, we achieved approximately 2% more light on the crop”
July 13, 2026
Why Botrytis has become such a challenge this winter
The objective is not to grow a vegetative crop or a weak generative crop. The objective is to grow a balanced crop with enough vigour to support the fruit load while maintaining healthy leaf quality.
July 27, 2026
Combating Leaf Mould and Powdery Mildew in Greenhouse Tomatoes 2026
It's been eight years since I first wrote about controlling leaf mould. While many of the principles still apply, growers now have more tools available, making it a good time to revisit what works and where disease management is heading.
July 13, 2026
Covered Cropping NZ Conference: A Day of Practical Learning and Industry Connection
Wednesday, 12 August, at LaValla, Tuakau, South Auckland
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June 29, 2026
Sticky but not sticky, the new Horiver Drystick yellow sticky trap
Zonda Beneficials is introducing the new Horiver Drystick sticky trap from Koppert, this was released in Europe last year and already proven its strength in the market.
June 29, 2026
Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026 – Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open
Connect directly with growers, suppliers, and key industry decision-makers while also supporting a great cause
July 27, 2026
General Team Registration Now Open – Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
Secure your team's place at the 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day before all spots are filled.
August 11, 2026
Supporting the Cancer Society – 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day Charity Raffle
This year, Grower2Grower is once again proud to support the Cancer Society.
June 29, 2026
Cooling off summer strawberries
We know that high heat is bad for strawberry fruit production, reducing both numbers of flowers and the size of those flowers.
June 15, 2026
Winter Bites
Low Light, High Disease Pressure and the Importance of Keeping Crops Generative. Winter is often the period that determines whether a crop finishes profitably or simply survives until spring.
