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![EPA boosts frontline staff to improve agrichem wait times](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_3983-1-Copy.jpg)
February 12, 2025
EPA boosts frontline staff to improve agrichem wait times
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is bolstering its frontline applications teams as part of a suite of planned improvements to reduce application timeframes.
![Greenleaf Fresh, which traded under the name Greengrower, has gone into voluntary administration.](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/62e0678ffd4f358336d2ef44_vertical_farm-p-1080.png)
February 11, 2025
Greenleaf Fresh, which traded under the name Greengrower, has gone into voluntary administration.
Unfavorable outcome may pause innovation and investment into other Vertical Farming (VF) projects, and that’s unfortunate.
![Oriental fruit fly found in Papatoetoe: response underway](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-01-06-oriental-fruit-fly-1.jpg)
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!
![(Best of 2024) Aka Aka Produce celebrate planting in their brand-new high-tech greenhouse](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_5951-Copy.jpg.png)
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.
![Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_6740-Copy.jpg)
December 16, 2024
Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2
![Industry spearheads adoption of labour-saving tech with $52M boost (Australia)](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_6340-Copy-1.jpg)
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
![a1 Apple Website Launched to Complement Brand Refresh](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/A1-Apple-Drone-Copy.jpg)
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 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
![Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/P1030131.jpg)
December 15, 2024
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024
Seasons Greetings from the Grower2Grower Team
![Design a Semi Closed Greenhouse with Hortinergy](https://www.grower2grower.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cover-2.png)
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.