New Zealand’s apple sector seeing recovery in 2023/24

Published 2024년 5월 22일

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The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service reports a recovery in New Zealand's apple industry for the 2023/24 season, with production expected to increase by 9.0% to 483,000 metric tons, following severe damage from Cyclone Gabrielle. Factors contributing to the recovery include the end of the El Niño phenomenon, increased labor availability, and innovative farming practices. Export volume is projected to reach 330,000 metric tons, with demand expected to remain strong, particularly in Asian markets. Changes in apple planting patterns have led to a decrease in traditional varieties like Braeburn, while Napier Port's dominance in apple exports has shifted, with Nelson and Tauranga seeing increased export volumes.

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Original content

According to the New Zealand: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Semi-annual report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, New Zealand’s apple industry is experiencing a recovery this season, as previously anticipated. This recovery has been attributed to factors such as the waning El Niño phenomenon, increased labor availability and innovative farming practices. Total apple production in the 2023/24 season is projected to reach 483,000 metric tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.0% from last season. During Cyclone Gabrielle last year, the key apple-producing regions of Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne experienced extensive flooding and strong winds, resulting in severe damage to many orchards. As a result, total production in the 2022/23 season was only 443,000 metric tons, the lowest since 2007/08. However, the aforementioned positive factors indicate better news for this season. According to estimates made by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary ...

Source: Producereport