February 21, 2025
A Lighter Touch February 2025 newsletter
In our February edition, we share an update on a project evaluating biological controls in two process vegetable crops, the…
February 21, 2025
Stemphylium trial seeks alternative controls
A trial evaluating new biological and synthetic fungicides for stemphylium leaf blight control in onions aims to find solutions to…
February 21, 2025
Resistance Management – Today’s Tools for Tomorrow
The NZ Plant Protection Society 2025 symposium, co-hosted by A Lighter Touch, is focusing on resistance management.
February 21, 2025
Growers benefit from ALT-VICE collaboration
Growers are the winners from having both A Lighter Touch and VICE research happening side by side at Pukekohe demonstration…
February 21, 2025
Biologicals show promise in peas and bean trials
Two seasons of field trials evaluating biological controls in two process vegetable crops have revealed promising results, but also highlight…
February 17, 2025
Horticulture Conference 2025
The RSE and Horticulture Conference 2025 is being held at Tākina, Wellington, from August 26-27.
February 17, 2025
Primary Industries Summit and Awards
The Primary Industries Summit and Awards is being held at Te Pae in Christchurch, from June 24-25, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Vegetables Research Roadshow 2025
The Vegetables Research Roadshow is visiting 10 regions between February and May, updating growers on the latest research in the…
