2. Horticultural Exports 2016

3. Labour

4. Export Growth $2b = 138m trays
Waikato University report on The Economic Contribution of Kiwifruit Industry to regional and national economies
Estimate that by 2030 = $5.5b = 253m trays
By 2030, 14,329 more jobs will be created in the Bay of Plenty and 506

5. Labour

6. Automation of the Industry
Post harvest: Significant infrastructure and new technology investment
On orchard – automation is unlikely to be a factor in the short-medium term
Increasing gold volumes = increased pressure over shorter time – difficult to justify investment

7. Lets grow together
The RSE programme is critical to maximising the growth potential of the kiwifruit industry.