Southern Hemisphere Research Leaders
Peak Research Ltd is a privately owned company that provides specialist services in agrichemical field research.
The business, based in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, was established in 2003 and is staffed by qualified and experienced personnel with more than 20 years experience in the agriculture and horticulture industries, with a focus on agrichemical research and development.
We carry out a wide range of efficacy and residue work on crops throughout the North Island of New Zealand, and offer off season research for Northern Hemisphere companies.
Our Services
Peak Research Ltd carries out agrichemical efficacy and residue field research for insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and fertilisers on a range of crops throughout the North Island of New Zealand.
We operate from our 4 hectare central Research Station in Hawke’s Bay, with multiple trial sites throughout the North Island.
The research is used to generate data for a biological profile of the test compounds for the purpose of registration and sale in New Zealand. Work is carried out with the utmost professionalism, and to the highest scientific standards.
Off Season Work
One great benefit of our Southern Hemisphere location is that we can carry out research for projects during the Northern Hemisphere ‘off season’, allowing for two seasons of work to be completed within 12 months.
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Efficacy Research
All field projects carried out to meet NZ registration requirements. Small plot efficacy trials on a variety of crops, establishment and assessment of large-scale demonstration trials. All efficacy data analysed using ARM.
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Residue Projects
Residue decay studies on a variety of crops in all regions with, sample freezer storage and shipping to designated laboratories for analysis.
Climate Areas
The geographical position and shape of New Zealand means that a wide variety of crops can be grown in a range of climatic conditions.
Bay of Plenty
Climate: warm, humid
Main crops: kiwifruit,
avocado, maize
Tongariro
Climate: cool, wet
Main crops: carrots
Manawatu
Climate: cool, wet
Main crops: wheat, barley maize, potatoes
Gisborne
Climate: warm, humid
Main crops: vegetables, maize, citrus, grapes
Hawkes Bay
Climate: warm, dry
Main crops: apples, pears, stone fruit, grapes, vegetables