Environmental Resources
All our resources are placed here
All our resources are placed here
Nutrient-Management-for-Vegetable-Crops-in-NZ |
This book is a resource of best-practice advice to manage the nutrition of vegetable crops in New Zealand. This book builds on the 1986 MAF published fertiliser recommendations with the results of a further thirty-odd years of research. In addition, there is information on environmental impacts and improving the efficiency of fertiliser use. |
Vegetable Crop Residue Sampling Protocol |
This document steps through the procedure for sampling vegetable crops for residue testing. |
GMP Neonicotinoids |
This document provides a summary of management practices for handling and applying neonicotinoid crop protection products |
Guidance on the use of acephate and methamidophos |
This poster provides information of what vegetable crops acephate and methamidophos crop protection products are permitted to be used on. |
Off Label Use Guidance Poster |
This poster is designed for growers when using a product off label on a crop or pest that is not listed on the label. |
AgResearch herbicide resistance testing protocol |
AgResearch is testing for suspected herbicide resistant plants. Download this form for instructions. |
Minimising soil movement by vehicles off farm |
This CoP describes the best practices for minimising soil movement off farm |
Vegetated Buffer Strips CoP |
This CoP is designed to assist you in making decisions related to installing and maintaining vegetated buffer strips. |
Links for Environmental Information
This links to Sustainable Vegetable Systems resources available via the Potatoes NZ website.
The NZAGGRC is focused on the discovery and development of products, tools and knowledge to help NZ farmers and growers reduce their agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Detailed information about research and other activities can be viewed on the NZGGRC website
This link provides access to resources and online courses from Landwise.
Topics include:
Course 1: Nutrient management for vegetable crops
Course 2: Run an on-farm fertiliser trial
Course 3: Fertiliser application equipment
Course 4: Irrigation equipment performance
New users will need to register first (free) for access to the courses https://www.landwise.org.nz/plans/basic-and-full-membership/