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New Plant Disease Risk Forecast Reports Bring Positive Results For NZ Nurseries
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 11:07 am | HortPlus
“The weekly risk reports are hugely valuable in helping to further refine our weekly spray programme targeting myrtle rust and downy mildew,” says Abby Lomas, who works in plant husbandry at the Rural Design nursery in Kaiwaka, Northland. More >>
Project Aims To Improve Quality Of Weather Data In New Zealand
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:59 pm | HortPlus
The project has been undertaken by University of Auckland Masters student Aman Tyagi as part of a data science industry project guided by mentors from HortPlus and academic supervisors. More >>
Home Grown Tech Gives The Fresh Berry Company ‘The Edge’ For Harvest Planning
Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 10:41 am | HortPlus
New Zealand’s leading berry supplier The Fresh Berry Company has rolled out a locally-developed forecasting platform that will allow its growers to precisely plan planting and harvest times to ensure fruit hits store shelves when consumers most want it. More >>
NZ Forecasting Technology Helps Hawke’s Bay Orchardist Get Back On Track
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 11:54 am | HortPlus
Hawke’s Bay orchardist Rob Nichol is among a burgeoning number of growers putting their faith in a New Zealand-made technology platform to help manage weather, pest and disease risks on their land. More >>