date:Nov 15, 2019
Apple production and exports continue to increase in New Zealand. Apple exports are forecast to be up four percent at 405,000 metric tons in 2019/2020, following a six percent increase in 2018/2019. New plantings of deciduous fruit trees continue to expand the total planted area by three to four percent per year.
Harvested area forecast at 10,180 hectares
Apple production area in New Zealand is continuing to expand. For 2019/2020, harvested area is forecast at 10,180 hectares (ha), a nearly fou