In the July edition, A Lighter Touch launches ‘Keep what works working’, a new industry-wide resistance management campaign, we share findings from the second season evaluating ultraviolet light for disease control in cherries, and results from efficacy and residue trials targeting priority pests and diseases.
We recap a visit to Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne squash growers by soilborne diseases expert Dr Len Tesoriero, and a UK agronomist discusses how she is implementing 100 of ALT’s mobile biodiversity pods after seeing them in action at the Pukekohe Research and Demonstration Farm.
ALT programme content at the annual Horticulture Conference is previewed, and we share details of more spray workshop dates, hosted by programme partners and ALT, as well as two upcoming workshops for those working in extension.
Click to read In Touch – A Lighter Touch update July 2026.
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