In the September edition we have details of a new project seeking biocontrol solutions for spinach crown mite, efficacy trials of biofungicides for brown rot in summerfruit and an update on the second year of trials of ultraviolet light for disease control in summerfruit.
We share a video showcasing the collaboration between sectors, which is at the heart of the ALT programme, and a new podcast series focusing on the TomatoesNZ-ALT project revitalising biological control in greenhouse tomatoes.
Other project updates include findings from the buttercup squash project about the role of soil-testing in predicting soilborne disease before planting, growing interest in native planting to strengthen whole-farm biological function, and registration details for our series of educational webinars focusing on soilborne diseases, being held this month.
Click to read In Touch – A Lighter Touch update September 2025.
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