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Feb 2025

PUKEKOHE WORKSHOP 26th February: Strengthening Biosecurity to Prevent ToBRFV in New Zealand

PUKEKOHE WORKSHOP 26th February: Strengthening Biosecurity to Prevent ToBRFV in New Zealand
Representatives Ivan Casteels and Celine De Neve from Roam Technology will visit New Zealand in February.  In association with TomatoesNZ, this is an opportunity to learn about new hygiene products approved for not if but when ToBRFV makes its way to our shores.  Click into the article for workshop details.

Ivan Casteels and Celine De Neve from Roam Technology are visiting New Zealand this month

🛑 ToBRFV is a serious threat to global tomato cultivation—once a plant is infected, there is no cure. The recent spread to Victoria, Australia, highlights the urgent need for effective preventive measures.

🌱 Join Roam Technology’s expert-led workshop to learn how to safeguard your crops with a comprehensive biosecurity strategy using proven solutions like Huwa-San TR-50 and Virba-San.

 

Why Roam Technology?

Roam Technology is a global leader in science-based cleaning, disinfection, and performance solutions. We help businesses worldwide to improve their biosecurity measures. Our products, Huwa-San TR-50 and Virba-San, are approved in the battle against ToBRFV and play a key role in disinfection and biofilm control.

What to Expect:

✅ Essential hygiene and disinfection practices
✅ Best practices for surface, water system, and material disinfection
✅ Cutting-edge monitoring techniques
✅ Expert advice on strengthening farm biosecurity

 

📅 Date & Location:

📍 Wednesday 26th Feb, 4:00 PM – Growers’ Meeting Room, 49 Cronin Road, Pukekohe

Space is limited so please RSVP to either Dinah from Tomatoes NZ or Grant Beare from Educhem if you can attend:
  • Dinah Cohen – dinah.cohen@tomatoesnz.co.nz
  • Grant Beare – grant@educhem.co.nz

 

🛡️ Prevention is key—protect your crops before it’s too late!

🌍 [www.roamtechnology.com]www.roamtechnology.com

If you are not able to attend this meeting contact or are in a different part of the country email: grant@educhem.co.nz to organise potential meeting opportunities.

 

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