Facts Newsletter Archive

2012

• May - Success highlights Villa Maria's attention to detail
• April - Ben Smith rides the Young Horticulturist wave
• March - HarvestCide sets new standards in post-harvest sanitisation
• February - Pernod Ricard redevelop vineyard with steel posts
• January - Pestgard’s bird repellent does the job 
   

2011

• December - Successful IPM system trial for TPP with A S Wilcox.
• November - Linda Haughey steps into new technical services role.
• October - New potato blight and onion mildew option with DuPont Curzate fungicide.
• September - Richard Bawden appointed to head Fruitfed Supplies.
• August - Simple decision to buy Orchard-rite.
• July - Protect your crops with Kocide Opti fungicide/bactericide
• June - Domestic and export markets for quality Ohakune Brussels Sprouts.
• May - Young Horticulturist search is on.
• April - Caring for those affected by Christchurch earthquake.
• March - Apply Durivo now and reap the rewards.
• February - Expanded Technical team now in action.
• January - 2011 Brings Opportunities and Challenges.

2010

• December - Viticulturist wins Young Horticulturist title.
• November - Prodigy now registered for avocado leafroller control.
• October - Acknowledging earthquake damage.
• September - TPP monitoring saves spray costs.
• August - Minimise codling moth with CheckMate.
• July - New Zealand's own Scionon grafting tool.
• June - Botrytis control starts now with Digester
• May - New winery for Marlborough's Marisco Vineyard
• April - Mycorrcin has role in Villa Maria's ongoing pursuit for better wines
• March - Low volume spraying with Du-Wett super spreader endorsed for Avocados
• February - Mycorrcin helps support girdled kiwifruit
• January - Coopers Creek wins Fruitfed Supplies champion Syrah trophy

2009

• January - Sustainability a worthwhile challenge for us all
• February - Sustainability through biodiversity
• March - Nylate - NZ's leading post-harvest sanitiser
• April - Irrigation critical for King Avocados
• May - Hero status for the once-humble potato
• June - Fond farewell for Ken Jeffery
• July - The evolving Quantum Mist
• August - Zeba generates increase in onion yield
• September - Movento tackles scale in kiwifruit
• October - DuPont Altacor insecticide has given me confidence and peace of mind
• November - Folio Gold boosted by Bravo = powerful, systemic, early-season protection
• December - Movento: approved psyllid insecticide

2008

• January - Sustainability a worthwhile challenge for us all
• February - Omnia Primaxa establishes new exclusive Fruitfed distribution channel
• March - Ken Jeffery’s achievements honoured
• April - CMS PDA trials very successful
• May - New branch in Cromwell
• June - KiwiLiner proves its worth at Kaiaponi
• July - Croplands launches new, smaller, efficient Quantum Mist
• August - Firm focus on service for PGG Wrightson
• September - Outstanding coverage from Quantum Mist tower sprayer
• November - New level of insect control for NZ orchardists 
• December - New registrations for vegetable and strawberry crops 

2007

• January - 1 January deadline for Approved Handlers
• February - Glasshouse renovation
• March - Single focus on quality delivers results
• April - Orchard-Rite’s proven reliability a winner
• May - New CMS initiatives on trial at Woodhaven Gardens
• June - Fruitfed takes over Shepherd’s in Christchurch
• July - Promising season for Matua
• August - US avocado grower picks BOP
• September - Nelson market gardener takes delivery of massive sprayer
• October - Future growth from Fruitfed management changes
• November - Young Horticulturists head to grand final
• December - Largest installation of Orchard-Rite wind machines completed

2006

• January - Glasshouse focus for dedicated Fruitfed reps
• February - Prompt monitoring reports prove popular
• March - Fruitfed to be PGG Wrightson horticultural brand
• April - Fruitfed invests in knowledge
• May - Finnish for carrots
• June - New roles for South Island managers
• July - New roles for South Island managers
• August - Warmer climate offers Kerifresh advantage
• September - Tomato psyllid established in NZ
• October - Expanded role for Richard Bawden
• November - Nobilo continues planting in Marlborough
• December - 2006 a busy year all round