Getting on top of weed management - Plant Production Science

16 Feb 2026

The latest NZPPI Plant Production Science journal for NZPPI members targets weed management and environmental pest plants. It’s a great read, covering the latest thinking about problem plants like ballistic weeds, wind-blown weeds and liverwort.

Edited by NZPPI’s Biosecurity & Technical Manager Kathryn Hurr, the issue includes contributions by world-leading researchers like Trevor James and Luise Schulte from the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

Weed impact on plant quality and health is an issue in almost every nursery.  The publication covers a wide range of topics including of climate, biosecurity, labour savings, chemical resistance and availability of crop protection tools… it’s always worth a regular reappraisal of your weed management practices.

This issue of Plant Production Science is a must-read for you and your staff, including a helpful nursery checklist.

Head to the NZPPI website to read the issue online or look out for print copies available for NZPPI members at upcoming events.

Thank you to sponsors ICLWool.Life Mulch Mats, and Plant Pass for making this issue possible.

 
 
 

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