Discover 'Farewell Silent Spring - The New Zealand Apple Story,' a groundbreaking book by author Howard Wearing that chronicles over 50 years of evolution in sustainable apple production in New Zealand. This essential read reveals how harmful broad-spectrum pesticides were eliminated from New Zealand's pipfruit orchards, paving the way for healthier and safer fruit cultivation. Through pest monitoring, biological control, and innovative methods, New Zealand apple growers have transitioned to practices that not only ensure premium fruit quality but also enhance biodiversity and protect human health. This comprehensive guide delves into the Integrated Fruit Production and Apple Futures programs, demonstrating their alignment with organic farming standards while elevating environmental safety. Whether you're a horticulture professional, a student studying pest management, or an environmentally conscious consumer, this vital resource offers invaluable insights into safe and sustainable food production. Join the movement towards a greener future and say goodbye to the pessimistic projections of a 'Silent Spring.' With a paperback binding and 278 pages of detailed information, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture and safe food practices. Order now to explore the remarkable journey of New Zealand apples towards a sustainable future!

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 242 mm
Pages: 278
Bind: paperback
Author: Howard Wearing Publisher: NZ Plant Protection Society
Publication Date: 24-08-2019

Farewell Silent Spring tells the story of how, in the course of 50+ years of dedicated R&D, highly toxic broad-spectrum pesticides were removed from the pipfruit orchards of New Zealand. It shows how spraying by the calendar, regardless of need, has been replaced by pest monitoring, biological control, and sophisticated techniques like mating disruption and selective chemicals that are toxic to pests and safe to beneficial species. Integrated fruit production, and then Apple Futures, as the new programme became known, is shown to be on par with organic production in terms of biodiversity and safety to the environment and human health, while maintaining the premium fruit quality required by export markets. New Zealand apple growers can say farewell to the "Silent Spring" predicted by Rachel Carson in her landmark book of 1962. Written by distinguished fruit entomologist and scientist Howard Wearing, this book is a must-read for all involved in the fruit industry and anyone with an interest in safe sustainable food production. Professionals and students of horticulture, entomology, and pest management will find this book an essential gold-mine of information that they will turn to again and again. Link to book review by George Follas …. https://nzpps.org/a-compelling-read/

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.