Category Archives: irrigation

A heads up on the future of irrigated Walnut orchards in NZ.

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

The future of the Walnut industry in New Zealand depends on getting the irrigation consents right, water is a hot topic for regional councils who are working to reduce consented allocations. Continue reading →

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A warning on root rot

Posted on April 16, 2008 by

Probably the greatest threat to the survival of walnut trees is a root rot, probably a phytophthora fungus.  It is not unusual for orchardists on heavier soils to lose a few trees.  We had a reminder recently that even older … Continue reading →

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