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Vegetables NZ and Woolworths improve levy collection process

13 September 2024

Vegetables NZ has been working with Woolworths to improve levy collection on crops managed under the Fresh Vegetables Commodity Levy.

Government's resource management proposals

11 September 2024

The Government is introducing a range of resource management changes during November and December 2024.

Cyclone Gabrielle silt study provides critical insights on recovery

3 September 2024

A study examining the recovery of land covered by silt during Cyclone Gabrielle is providing critical insights on options to manage recovery.

Waste oil as a fuel source and a forecast on supply

2 September 2024

This study provides information on used oil as a fuel source, more commonly known as waste oil. Waste oil has become a popular fuel source for covered crop growers.

Crop Advisory Group next steps

27 August 2024

More than 30 growers participated in the Crop Advisory Group (CAG) workshop held at the end of the AGM in Pukekohe on 8 August.

Use of chlorthal-dimethyl in New Zealand

26 August 2024

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is gathering information on the use of chlorthal-dimethyl in New Zealand, which is traded under product names Dacthal, Deramot Xtra, and Chlor-Back 75 WG.

Unfair industrial allocations could mean the end for greenhouse growing in NZ

26 August 2024

Greenhouse tomato, capsicum and cucumber growers are eager for Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts to respond decisively to their concerns about changes to industrial allocation under the Emissions Trading Scheme…

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)

21 August 2024

Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been detected in two properties in Australia.

Vegetables NZ Board make up

15 August 2024

Emma Lees has joined the Vegetables NZ Board following the 2024 director elections.

Contributions recognised at AGM

9 August 2024

Five vegetable industry stalwarts were recognised at the 2024 Vegetables NZ Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Pukekohe on 8 August.