19/05/2017
Myrtle rust is a fungus which can have serious consequences on various
species of plants in the myrtle family, including New Zealand native plants
such as: Pōhutukawa, Rata, Mānuka, Kānuka, Ramarama, Rōhutu and Swamp maire. More
26/04/2017
Apples growers are now able to incorporate a brand new active ingredient into their powdery mildew control programmes thanks to the launch of Esteem from Zelam. More
08/12/2016
The latest herbicide from Dow AgroSciences has been described as an exciting breakthrough in brushweed control on pastoral hill country by one of the contractors who has helped trial the product. More
08/12/2016
Demonstration trials showing the use of beneficial insects in forage brassica crops to combat major pests have been met with enthusiasm by farmers looking to reduce applications of chemicals and maintain the yield and quality of their forage. More
08/12/2016
Its been a while coming but farmers wanting to harness the nutritional benefits of plantain in their pasture mixes now have a herbicide registered for broadleaf weed control in such swards. More
08/12/2016
A fungicide that will help protect New Zealand's world leading arable farming industry has been approved for use by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). More
08/12/2016
Adama New Zealand has launched its new fungicide, Phoenix, for wheat and barley. More
08/12/2016
Grape growers have an important new weapon in the war against botrytis this season with the launch of Prolectus from Nufarm. More
08/12/2016
The latest advance in formulation technology from Nufarm takes protectant copper fungicides to a whole new level for New Zealand growers this spring. More
08/12/2016
Disease control in fodder and sugar beet has just got easier with this season's launch of Mondo fungicide from New Plymouth-based Zelam. More