{"id":535499,"date":"2026-07-20T17:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/535499\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:57:10","slug":"new-zealand-horticulture-exports-forecast-to-reach-nz7-4-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/535499\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand horticulture exports forecast to reach NZ$7.4 billion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New Zealand’s horticulture sector is forecast to increase export revenue to NZ$7.4 billion (US$4.4 billion) in the year to 30 June 2026, rising to more than NZ$7.6 billion (US$4.5 billion) in 2027, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).<\/p>\n

The growth supports the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan (AHAP), which aims to double farmgate value by 2035 while improving environmental outcomes and sector profitability.<\/p>\n

The AHAP was developed by industry, government, M\u0101ori and science partners to address challenges shared across the horticulture sector. While individual product groups continue to follow their own strategies, the plan focuses on issues that require a coordinated approach.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a9 Hort NZ<\/p>\n

The program is built around five priorities: sustainable growth, value optimisation, strengthening M\u0101ori participation in horticulture, applying science and knowledge, and workforce development.<\/p>\n

According to the update, implementation is underway, with more than ten AHAP-initiated projects completed and over 530 initiatives either completed, in progress, or planned across the sector. MPI is coordinating government involvement alongside the AHAP steering group and partner organisations.<\/p>\n

Current projects include research into produce volumes transported through New Zealand’s supply chain, with findings contributing to the National Freight Demand Study led by the New Zealand Transport Agency. The program is also supporting smaller product groups to develop growth strategies and is building a horticulture technology platform to help growers identify priorities for business development.<\/p>\n

The Bioeconomy Science Institute is working with product groups including citrus and tomatoes to assess long-term growth opportunities.<\/p>\n

The AHAP also focuses on water management, water storage, biosecurity, workforce development, market access, and resilience. It includes engagement with politicians, policy-makers, schools, and the wider public to improve understanding of horticultural production.<\/p>\n

Alongside increasing export value, the program aims to improve farm and orchard profitability by addressing both production costs and market returns. Performance is measured through indicators linked to each of the program’s priority areas to monitor progress towards its long-term objectives.<\/p>\n

\"\"For more information:
Horticulture New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 472 3795
Email: [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>
www.hortnz.co.nz<\/a> <\/p>\n

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