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Farewell Silent Spring - The New Zealand Apple StoryDiscover 'Farewell Silent Spring The New Zealand Apple Story,' a groundbreaking book by author Howard Wearing that chronicles over 50 years of evolution in sustainable apple production in New Zealand. This essential read reveals how harmful broad spectrum pesticides were eliminated from New Zealand's pipfruit orchards, paving the way for healthier and safer fruit cultivation. Through pest monitoring, biological control, and innovative methods, New
Discover 'Farewell Silent Spring - The New Zealand Apple Story,' a groundbreaking book by author Howard Wearing that chronicles over 50 years of evolution in sustainable apple production in New Zealand. This essential read reveals how harmful broad-spectrum pesticides were eliminated from New Zealand's pipfruit orchards, paving the way for healthier and safer fruit cultivation. Through pest monitoring, biological control, and innovative methods, New Zealand apple growers have transitioned to practices that not only ensure premium fruit quality but also enhance biodiversity and protect human health. This comprehensive guide delves into the Integrated Fruit Production and Apple Futures programs, demonstrating their alignment with organic farming standards while elevating environmental safety. Whether you're a horticulture professional, a student studying pest management, or an environmentally conscious consumer, this vital resource offers invaluable insights into safe and sustainable food production. Join the movement towards a greener future and say goodbye to the pessimistic projections of a 'Silent Spring.' With a paperback binding and 278 pages of detailed information, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture and safe food practices. Order now to explore the remarkable journey of New Zealand apples towards a sustainable future!**Delivery Information:** We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 242 mm
Pages: 278
Bind: paperback
Author: Howard Wearing Publisher: NZ Plant Protection Society
Publication Date: 24-08-2019
Farewell Silent Spring tells the story of how, in the course of 50+ years of dedicated R&D, highly toxic broad-spectrum pesticides were removed from the pipfruit orchards of New Zealand. It shows how spraying by the calendar, regardless of need, has been replaced by pest monitoring, biological control, and sophisticated techniques like mating disruption and selective chemicals that are toxic to pests and safe to beneficial species. Integrated fruit production, and then Apple Futures, as the new programme became known, is shown to be on par with organic production in terms of biodiversity and safety to the environment and human health, while maintaining the premium fruit quality required by export markets. New Zealand apple growers can say farewell to the "Silent Spring" predicted by Rachel Carson in her landmark book of 1962. Written by distinguished fruit entomologist and scientist Howard Wearing, this book is a must-read for all involved in the fruit industry and anyone with an interest in safe sustainable food production. Professionals and students of horticulture, entomology, and pest management will find this book an essential gold-mine of information that they will turn to again and again. Link to book review by George Follas …. https://nzpps.org/a-compelling-read/
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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★★★★★ 1
Squeaky toy doesn’t squeak.
I have a Shih Tzu who loved to kill his stuffies. But they need squeakers. The elephant has a defective squeaky. But before I could put it away to return he jumped up and took off with it. Maybe it’ll last longer.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 2
Doesn't handle heavy chewing
Lasted a day before it became i bunch of fluff on thevfloor
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Not indestructible
Not indestructible. It only lasted 10 minutes with a 4 month old puppy. Completely destroyed!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very nice
Pretty good idea and great design. I couldnt belive it.. The price was reasonable and i thought its probably just a clicking clock type thing, so my hopes werent really up, but i figured i would give it a try, i was so amazed when i turned it on. It actually feels like the gentle thump of the heart beat. No clicking like a clock or anything you can imagine up. Im very impressed. My dog is adjusting to being blind so she wakes up scared and confused and cries till I can get to her and reassure her. I put this in her blanket with an small hand warmer and it has had a calming effect for her. She can feel the heart beat vibrate through her blanket and pillow and the low warmth of the hand warmer is comforting.
The charge makes it through the night so if I go to the kitchen or do a chore she is comforted when I'm not close at hand.
I'm ordering a second one so I can alternate them, one charging while one is in use. I can put this in her stroller and should I need to charge it it works off of the phone charger in my car or even the extra chargers we have available every where.
Very well made, nothing that could break off and be swallowed by accident. Nothing that could stick her or injure her at all. Smooth to touch, button is level ,no way to dig it out or chew it loose.
Nice to receive a well designed product that I can trust is safe for my babis. Cause yes.... we want the best for our pets.
I give this my highest recommendation. If they had a number higher than 5. This little gem would deserve it. Only the best my jenny.
2nd purchase addendum:
Awesome!!!!!
I decide to give this gem a real work out. I charged it up and put it in Jenny's blanket and let it run.... 36 hours later it was still going strong. You can feel the lub dub heart beat on top, a foot away and 2 feet away. Jenny sleeps in bed with me so I felt all around it and could feel it through the blanket and into her pillow. Sometime she lays on top of it, sometimes she is beside it but she is always within it's range. I removed it to charge and she searched for it and couldn't settle and calm. So I ordered a second one. One is charging while the other is in use, i could feel the gentle heart beat through the mattress. It's not annoying, just a soothing heart beat she finds comfort with.
I can place it in her carriage or in her travel carrier in the car. Fits in the palm of your hand, not bulky or uncomfortable.
It lights up when it is charging and goes dark when the charge is complete. I took it with her when she went to the baby sitter (usually she is always with me) and she was comfortable the short time I was gone.
Wouldn't be without this gem. It is well made and safe i give it a 10. Best thing you can get for your babis. You won't be disappointed. ❤️
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Good product.
Works well. Holds a good charge. Helped my puppy some. I put it in a blanket that smelled like her family. Seemed to help her sleep better than. Some puppies in the past. Durable when she does get her teeth on it. Also a good size.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2025