Guides for NZ growers
Spray and fertiliser records, in plain language
Short, practical guides on keeping spray and fertiliser records in New Zealand: what to write down, how long to keep it, what kiwifruit and orchard programmes expect, and how to do it faster. Each guide links to its official sources.
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Last updated 17 October 2026. General information only, not legal or compliance advice. Rules differ by product, region and programme, so check the label, your regional plan and your programme’s current requirements.
- Start hereWhat a New Zealand spray diary needs to recordWhat to record for every spray, which rules point to a written record, and how long to keep it.
- Kiwifruit & orchardsSpray diary records for kiwifruit and orchardsZespri’s spray and fertiliser diary expectations, calibration, contractors, and records for other orchard crops.
- FertiliserHow to record fertiliser applicationsThe fields to record for every fertiliser pass, how to work out kg N per hectare, and what programmes ask for.
- Voice loggingHow to record a spray by voice, in the paddockWhat to say, example phrases, and how to check the record, so a short spoken note replaces writing it up at night.
- ExamplesA spray diary example, filled inFour filled-in example entries: arable spray, orchard spray, fertiliser pass and contractor job.
- AuditsGetting your spray and fertiliser records ready for an auditA practical checklist for audit-ready records, with what Zespri and NZGAP say about reviewing them.
- OrchardsOrchard spray rates per 100 litres, explainedDilute vs concentrate rates, how to work out product per hectare and per tank, and a free calculator.
- Free templateA free spray diary templateA print-ready spray diary page and CSV templates for sprays and fertiliser. No sign-up.
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