Advanced weather data creates ‘crystal ball’ for Fresh Berry Company
With nearly 31 years of horticulture under his belt, Fresh Berry Company Director Dean Astill knows that no two growing seasons are ever the same.
MetWatch insights give third-generation Hawke's Bay grower ‘the edge’
Accurate weather information is crucial when it comes to maximising yield and caring for crops at The Orchard in Hawke’s Bay, says owner Roger Brownlie.
One source of weather truth transforms decision-making for famed winemaker
At Constellation Brands' Selaks Vineyard and Winery in Hawke's Bay, managing 245 hectares premium grapes requires careful planning and the ability to respond rapidly to any challenges the growing season brings.
The NZ innovation supporting dust management at Taharoa Mine
The ironsand mine at Taharoa on the North Island's West Coast has been one of the unsung success stories of New Zealand's export sector for more than five decades.
New plant disease risk forecast reports bring positive results for NZ nurseries
More targeted spraying and reduced plant loss are some of the early benefits being reported by nursery owners using a new weekly disease risk forecast service launched by industry body New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated.
Home grown tech gives The Fresh Berry Company ‘the edge’ for harvest planning
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.
New platform for 'all things aphid' combines know-how, research and monitoring
A new digital platform for aphid management in cereal crops provides New Zealand arable growers with easy-to-access information, all in one place, to help them decide if they need to use insecticides or not.
NZ forecasting technology helps Hawke’s Bay orchardist get back on track
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.
Homegrown tech helps Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchardist stay ahead of mother nature
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.
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