Publications
NZOAGI Certified Organic Input Directory
Listing of permitted orchard inputs for organic avocado growers in New Zealand.
To order a copy of this guide please contact NZOAGI
Suggested reading on Biological Horticulture
Good introduction to biological principles. Covers much of the same material as Science in Agriculture but less technical. Based on American agricultural experience, the principles are applicable to Avocado growing in NZ.
A look at the science behind biological principles. Arden has worked with many systems in the US, Australia and in New Zealand. He has detailed knowledge of some horticultural systems. He has lectured in New Zealand extensively, delivering 3 day seminars to growers and farmers. Kiwifruit and the Dairy industry particularly have taken on the principles of Biological Agriculture.
A book with the subtitle “Infrared Radiation and the Insect control System” may sound a bit of a dry read, but this is a captivating book which details how over his career Callahan unravelled the mysteries of insect infrared communication and navigation systems. It's relevance to Avocados? It explains how an insect finds its food. That is a plant not in complete health. It covers the missing link in the next book on this list.
By reviewing numerous studies stretching over 50 years Chaboussou developed a theory which he called trophobiosis. This means the nutritional state of the plant affects the susceptibility to pests and diseases. The book looks at the studies and these relationships.
A 48 page book introducing the different components of the soil biology and an explaination of the soil food web. Available on the internet. http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/concepts/soil_biology/biology.htm
Research into the properties of seaweed in agriculture.
The biology and chemistry of eco agriculture is explained from the tiniest molecular building block to managing the soil, in terminology that makes the subject easy to learn.
