This publication is an updated version of the 1986 MAF New Zealand publication 'Fertiliser Recommendations for Horticultural Crops'.

Where no new information is available on a particular crop, the material is unchanged. The names of the specialist scientists that have updated material are given under the relevant crop heading.

Preparation of the 1986 Bulletin Fertiliser Recommendations

The initial bulletin was written by scientific and advisory staff in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in response to the need for a comprehensive treatise on the nutrient requirements of horticultural crops in New Zealand. The Ministry acknowledged the assistance of scientists and advisors from other organisations in providing information and acting on an Advisory Committee. The Committee was set up to advise on the format of the bulletin and technical contents.

Members of the 1986 Advisory Committee were:

Mr N A Cullen Dr I S Cornforth Mr J A Douglas Dr BFC Quin Dr G S Smith

Dr F H Wood Dr M Prasad Mr R F Barber Mr R J Wood Mr WJW Wilton

Mr I S Brice Dr PEH Gregg Prof. R N Rowe Mr G E Malden

A number of subcommittees were subsequently set up to compile information for the various crop sections as follows.

Members of 1986 Crop Subcommittees:

Subtropicals
Mr R F Barber Mr P R Sale	Dr A R Ferguson Dr G S Smith	Mr P B Lyford
Grapevines
Dr R E Smart	Mr A D Clarke	Mr S J Wheeler
Pip and Stone Fruit
Mr WJW Wilton
Berryfruit
Mr G I Langford	Mr D T Jordan	Mr P E Smale
Protected Cropping
Dr M Prasad	Mr I S Brice	Mr R J Wood
Vegetables
Mr R J Wood Mr G E Malden	Dr J G Buwalda Dr M Prasad	Mr J A Douglas Mr G J Wilson

Information submitted by the respective committees plus that added at the latter stages by the editors, was compiled and edited by Drs C J Clark, G S Smith, I S Cornforth and M Prasad.

Revision of the Bulletin

While the material in the bulletin is as complete and up to date as possible, little information is available on many crops, so sections will be revised as new information becomes available.