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
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…
January 31, 2025
Global review seeks better access to biologicals
International data forecasting rapid future growth in sales of biological crop protection products underscores the role they will play in…
January 31, 2025
Strong grower interest in PVH management
Feedback from attendees at a Zespri-hosted field day sharing management practices to reduce passionvine hopper (PVH) shows most plan to…
January 31, 2025
Bacterial disease control focus of trials
Work underway in summerfruit, broccoli and passionfruit is focused on control options for bacterial diseases, a highly ranked crop protection…
November 29, 2024
Strawberries project seeks biocontrol options for thrips
A new project trialling the use of natural enemies for the control of a major pest in strawberries will also…
November 29, 2024
Growers show appetite for agroecological crop protection
A survey of squash growers shows some are already using agroecological crop protection practices, and are willing to adopt more…
November 29, 2024
Successfully introducing biologicals focus of new project
Global data is forecasting rapid future growth in sales of biological crop protection products, underlining their role as an important…
November 29, 2024
UV-C technology trialled in wine grapes and summerfruit
Robots and a form of ultraviolet light are being trialled in viticulture and summerfruit this summer, with the aim of…
October 31, 2024
Natives provide food and shelter for beneficials
Almost 3000 insects, spiders and mites have been found in native planting at the Pukekohe demonstration farm, designed to provide…
