date:Apr 07, 2023
The Hawkes Bay landscape could one day see almond trees popping up beside the apple trees and grapevines its more traditionally known for. Research conducted by Plant Food Research and AgFirst has shown that almonds could be a viable crop for the Hawkes Bay region, particularly in the Heretaunga Plains and the Poverty Bay area.
However, more research is required to determine the best varieties and management systems to ensure new almond orchards are productive and tailored to the New Zealand e