Other Testing

With more than 25 years in the kiwifruit industry, Brad Stevens leads Hill Labs' Bay of Plenty Branch, overseeing kiwifruit sampling and maturity testing while supporting teams to deliver accurate, timely results.

As growers seek to improve fertiliser efficiency, optimise yields and build resilient production systems, attention is returning to ‘getting the fundamentals right’. The fundamentals are the core principles of nutrient management: understanding soil fertility, monitoring plant nutrient status and applying nutrients at the right rate, time and place.  

Behind every pesticide residue test result is a team of experts helping ensure accuracy, reliability and confidence across the food supply chain. Meet some of our scientists whose knowledge, experience and innovation support Hill Labs' pesticide residue testing service and help deliver trusted results for growers, producers and exporters.