Articles Archive
August 27, 2024
MPI – decision to temporarily suspend all Imported Australian fresh Tomatoes the correct one.
The decision to suspend all fresh tomato imports from Australia is a significant relief for New Zealand's tomato growers. Given the risk posed by Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
August 27, 2024
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) confirmed in Australia – what we need to know
Working together to safeguard Australia’s tomato industry against ToBRFV
August 27, 2024
Jasper Verhoeven – Best Hygiene Practices for Greenhouses, A Dutch perspective
Hygiene specialist from the Netherlands, Jasper says that robust hygiene measures and the best way for growers to keep viruses out of their greenhouses.
July 30, 2024
We have news. Reelenz has new owners.
After a decade as the man behind Reelenz, Lindsay Hamer formerly of Taylor Built, is retiring and has handed the reigns to Joe and Theunie Wiid from Extrutec.
July 15, 2024
Tomato grower applies Tobre after contamination
"Stabilization in deteriorated growth of ToBRFV-infected crop"
June 4, 2024
Whitepaper elaborates on safe recirculation of irrigation water
Cost-effective and safe water reuse empowers growers to achieve more with less
March 11, 2024
High hygiene standards are crucial to mitigate co-infection
No silver bullet to mitigate co-infection with the ToBRFV virus.
January 15, 2024
(Best of 2023) Hygiene a Priority in 2023
As plant viruses continue to cause growers headaches the best form of defence is prevention. Crop rotation time is the best opportunity to start disease free.
November 6, 2023
Maximizing Crop Yields with Nanobubbles
Irrigation Efficiency Strategies in areas with frequent droughts and high temperatures
August 28, 2023
Extrutec’s Joe Wiid explains the connection with Polbionix and providing raw material for compostable pots.
Recently at the Nursery Trade Day in Hamilton I was able to meet up with industry leaders. One of those was Joe Wiid Managing Director of Extrutec and Peter Wilson, Founder and Director of William and Ross that have developed a biodegradable bio-based plastic - Polbionix.
