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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
June 29, 2026
Are your LEDs ready for the future?
How can you stay in control as lighting becomes more complex?
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 29, 2026
How stone wool and lighting can change the game for strawberry growers
An ever- higher number of strawberry growers are discovering the benefits of Controlled Environment Agriculture
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.
June 15, 2026
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Glasshouse Technician
"Work at the cutting edge of protected cropping, managing irrigation, fertigation, climate systems, and plant health in a modern vegetable glasshouse."
June 1, 2026
A major milestone has been reached in Direct Air Capture and agriculture
Strategic alliance will establish a decentralized, fossil-free CO₂ supply for a vital greenhouse cluster in the Netherlands that spans 80 hectares
June 15, 2026
Signify expands Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force portfolio with tailored solutions for today’s diverse grower strategies
New Performance and Elite versions empower growers to optimize either upfront investment or long-term operational efficiency—without compromising on Philips quality
June 1, 2026
Ground-Source Heating: Lessons from a Leading UK Greenhouse Operation
An in-depth look at the ground-source heat pump system heating Stewarts Garden Centre in England and the opportunities this technology may offer commercial greenhouse growers in New Zealand. "Energy costs in the UK are currently extremely high compared with New Zealand. During discussions on site, electricity pricing was described as sitting around 22 pence per kWh, which converts to approximately NZ$0.50 per kWh. Considering those energy prices, the efficiency of the heating system was particularly impressive".
June 15, 2026
New spray approved for professional control of insect pests (Buildings only)
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Seclira WSG, a spot-treatment surface spray for the control of insect pests in and around buildings.
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May 19, 2026
Horticentre Group Returns as Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day
Grower2Grower is proud to announce that the Horticentre Group will once again continue as Platinum Sponsor of the Grower2Grower Golf Day for 2026.
June 1, 2026
Phormium launches a new ultra-transparent energy screen: Diamond
The leading Belgian climate screen manufacturer Phormium announces the introduction of a brand-new revolutionary energy screen:
May 19, 2026
Aquasan International – 10% off Sili-FertP until July
With crude oil prices driving heating costs this winter, Sili-Fert P offers a smarter, cost-effective way to help crops cope with cold stress.
May 19, 2026
New technote for Tomato russet mite
New guidance on the use of chemical miticides for Tomato russet mite control provides growers with a broader range of management options.
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
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.
