Reports & research
Below is a list of reports and research that HortNZ has commissioned as evidence on issues of importance to horticulture.
Reports & research
Rootstock survival for New Zealand orchards
October 2023
HortNZ commissioned Plant and Food Research to model the rootstock survival irrigation requirements of apple trees in a range of New Zealand regions.
PDF, 3.6 MB.
Review of District Plan Frost Fan Provisions
August 2022
This review outlines the different rules and provisions for frost fans across various districts, with a focus on those districts that have horticultural industry reliant on frost protection for their crops.
PDF, 827 KB.
Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration from a range of perennial horticultural crops
July 2021
HortNZ commissioned Plant & Food Research to examine the potential carbon sequestration across ten different orchard types in New Zealand, and shelterbelts.
PDF, 794 KB.
The health and health system cost impacts of increasing vegetables prices over time
August 2020
A University of Otago study on the health and health system cost impacts of increasing vegetable prices over time.
PDF, 1.1 MB.
Review of food security policies
July 2019
A review of food security policies published by Sapere for HortNZ. Review written by Vhari McWha, William Li and David Moore.
PDF, 350 KB.
New Zealand’s food story: The Pukekohe hub
August 2018
Deloitte produced a report detailing the current economic, social and community benefits of fruit and vegetable growing, and primary processing in the Pukekohe growing hub.
PDF, 1.6 MB.