07/12/2022
New Zealand’s recent inclusion in a global award showcasing sustainable land use is a great opportunity to shine a light on advances made by many local producers in recent years.
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07/12/2022
The approval of Mavrik® Aquaflo insecticide (Mavrik) for forage brassicas is welcome news for spray contractors, according to Adama new Zealand commercial manager Daren Mabey. More
07/12/2022
The environmental protection authority (EPA) has released a summary report of submissions about Hydrogen cyanamide, a key chemical used in the kiwifruit industry. More
07/12/2022
Registering a new product in New Zealand is often a lengthy process due to the challenges of our regulatory process. This ultimately affects the availability of new crop protection and animal health choices for farmers and growers. More
01/11/2022
Last year, summer grass with resistance to nicosulfuron, a sulfonylurea in the ALS inhibitor (Group 2), was recorded for the first time in New Zealand. it was another urgent warning that some of our herbicide use is unsustainable. More
01/11/2022
Contractors reckon there is one thing that doesn’t standout about new Biogro certified Ironmax Pro – the smell. More
01/11/2022
Switched-on spraying contractors are taking advantage of opportunities to save time, fuel, and labour costs that they have previously overlooked. What’s more is that they are getting even better results while doing so. More
27/09/2022
A new digital tool will help growers manage aphids more strategically to prevent cereal crop damage. More
27/09/2022
Some pastoral insect pests can be dealt with very effectively by monitoring and controlling their presence after they become apparent. More
27/09/2022
Take 18 different crop protection treatments. More