Reports & research
Below is a list of reports and research that HortNZ has commissioned as evidence on issues of importance to horticulture.
Reports & research
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NPSFM Horticulture Mapping and DIN-E Coli Review
October 2019
HortNZ engaged Collaborations to undertake a high-level assessment of the rivers and streams that drain through potential horticultural areas.
PDF, 6.6 KB.
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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.
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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.