Apples on your whenua
Aotearoa is a major producer and exporter of apples worldwide and has highly suitable whenua throughout the motu.
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This factsheet describes the key things you'll need to think about if you're considering growing apples on your whenua.
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How to use this information safely
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The information provided is indicative only. Its purpose is to support initial conversations and for screening and scoping land use options at a local area level, but it is less accurate at the scale of an individual farm. If you want to make land use change decisions for your specific farm or land block you should conduct further feasibility assessments with a suitably qualified consultant.
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Choosing the right location is the key to success when growing apples. Apples thrive in whenua, which has well-drained, fertile soil and a temperate climate.
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Using this information safely
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The information on this page is indicative only. You can safely use this information for conversations and for screening and scoping land use options at a local area level, but it is less accurate at the scale of an individual farm. If you want to make land use change decisions for your specific farm or land block you should conduct further investigations or consult an expert.
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About the crop suitability model
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The information on this page is based on crop suitability models created by researchers at Plant and Food Research in 2021. They used climate data from NIWA and land data from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research to create the models and then weighted and fine-tuned the results with the help of horticultural experts and industry data.
It is important to understand that the information on this page is indicative only and does not take into account things like existing land uses or pest and disease risk. It also does not take into account rainfall, so even if the model says your rōhe is suitable for a land use you may still need to consider irrigation and drainage. Because the data is averaged out over a grid it may not take into account small land features or local climate variations.
If you’re comfortable using data and mapping tools or you’d like to explore more about Whitiwhiti Ora and their datasets, visit their website.
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This table shows a per hectare breakdown of how suitable your whenua is to grow apples
This table shows different greenhouse gas emission scenarios and the possible impact on the suitability of your whenua to grow apples.
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The yield for apples can vary. It depends on many factors such as the trees' type, age, health, climate, and care.
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Using this information safely
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The information on this page is indicative only. You can safely use this information for conversations and for screening and scoping land use options at a local area level, but it is less accurate at the scale of an individual farm. If you want to make land use change decisions for your specific farm or land block you should conduct further investigations or consult an expert.
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About the crop suitability model
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The information on this page is based on crop suitability models created by researchers at Plant and Food Research in 2021. They used climate data from NIWA and land data from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research to create the models and then weighted and fine-tuned the results with the help of horticultural experts and industry data. Crop yield values were estimated by experts using published data.
It is important to understand that the information on this page is indicative only and does not take into account things like existing land uses or pest and disease risk. It also does not take into account rainfall, so even if the model says your rōhe is suitable for a land use you may still need to consider irrigation and drainage. Because the data is averaged out over a grid it may not take into account small land features or local climate variations.
If you’re comfortable using data and mapping tools or you’d like to explore more about Whitiwhiti Ora and their datasets, visit their website.
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This table shows a per hectare breakdown of the potential yield of apples on your whenua.
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