News & case studies

The demo onion farm using smart Kiwi tech to reduce fungicide use

July 7, 2023

A demonstration onion farm in Pukekohe is combining modern disease forecasting tools with old school knowledge to show onions can be grown effectively with fewer chemical sprays.

New tool to help vegetable growers manage weather and disease risk

May 17, 2023

Commercial vegetable growers now have access to a powerful new tech tool designed to support decision making and better management of common New Zealand plant diseases, including Downy Mildew.

Weather and disease tech tools help Whanganui grower succeed in all seasons

May 4, 2023

Whanganui-Manawatu isn’t as well known for kiwifruit as some other parts of New Zealand, but with a little help from technology, local orchardist David Wells is finding a way to thrive.

Kiwifruit

Pioneering interactive plant protection tool a first for NZ

January 26, 2023

HortPlus and Plant & Food Research have upgraded the Myrtle Rust Climate Model with new modelling that gives plant producers real-time spray management advice based on the actual sprays they use in their nursery.

Sustainability

The NZ tech helping growers with smart weather and disease management

January 19, 2023

An online platform available to New Zealand orchardists through their industry bodies has the potential to lift productivity and save growers thousands of dollars in lost crops.

Sustainability

Homegrown tech helps Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchardist stay ahead of mother nature

November 9, 2022

A Kiwi-made technology platform is giving a Bay of Plenty orchard manager the edge when it comes to weather forecasting and managing pests and diseases on his property.

Partnerships
Case Studies

Free online tool simplifies spray plan management for New Zealand growers

August 4, 2022

A free online tool that helps growers manage risks associated with agrichemical use on their land has received a significant upgrade, with improved functionality and the addition of a powerful new mapping system to help identify environmentally sensitive areas.

Partnerships

New digital tool helps growers identify when aphids are reproducing

July 13, 2022

A new digital tool has been launched to help growers make decisions around aphid management and when to act to prevent damage to their crops.

Sustainability

Choosing a Weather Station for your Property

February 15, 2021

A guide to selecting and installing a weather station on your property.

Weather Stations

Connect Your Harvest Weather Station to HortPlus

January 11, 2021

Get the most value out of your weather station data by integrating it directly with the HortPlus Network and Platform.

Weather Stations
Partnerships