Resources for Growers

Hāpi’s aim is to support hop industry growth and to support growers to improve the efficiency, consistency and sustainability of New Zealand-grown hops.

Publications

• Precision Farming Series: String Trials

• Precision Farming Series: Plant Virus, Viroids and High Health Hop Plants

• Precision Farming Series: Plant Growth Regulators

• Hop Industry Guide for New Growers

• Financial Feasibility Model for Hops

• Fertility Guide for Hops

• Weed Management for Hops

• Analysing Your Site for Hops

• Suitability of New Zealand Cropping Regions To Support Hop Production

  Useful Links

  General Information on Hops and Hop Farming

• Michigan State University Extension

• University of Vermont Extension

• Oregon State University Extension

• University of Wisconsin Extension

• USA Hops

• Ontario Hop Growers Association

• Ontario Ministry of Ag, Food and Rural Affairs

  Academic Publications

• Influence of Nitrogen Fertility Practices on Hop Cone Quality

• Disentangling photoperiod from hop vernalization and dormancy for global production and speed breeding