1. Horticulture in Nelson
What is the region
Geography
Regional Identity
Diverse crops

2. Geography Climate Limited land Water problems
Nelson Tasman region
Geography
Climate
Limited land
Water problems

3. Nelson Regional Development Agency

4. Diverse crops Long history of horticultural cropping
Tobacco legacy the basis of skills
An important part of land development in the small river valleys

5. Apples Area static at 2500 ha
Declining percentage of national crop, now around 25%
Production increasing with intensive planting replacing old low producing hill land
Braeburn dominance a problem over the past decade

6. Grapes 1135 ha, 2.4% of NZ production
4th largest in production, 5th in value
Concentration on aromatics, as a point of difference, and a good match with seafood
Terroir and climate suitable for a wide range of varieties, with national success in nearly all types

7. Kiwifruit 2017 production down 20% after a difficult season
Production of 4m trays likely with new sungold more than 50%
Opportunity for increases in new planting
Yields lower than Bay of Plenty but good operators producing at high levels

8. Berryfruit Boysenberries 170 ha, 2,500 T, 90% of NZ crop
Largest region globally with climate and grower skills dominant factors
Health awareness growing demand
Possible doubling of production over next decade
Blackcurrants
Was 300 ha and 3000T. Now nearly zero
Raspberries
Formerly a significant land use, now confined to one grower, with 200 T

9. Fresh Vegetables Fresh local market production only
Significant supply area for south island
Covered area still expanding

10. Hops Unique NZ cultivars Craft brewing driving demand
Small industry- 450 ha - now with rapid production increase
Last 5 years static production at tonnes
Next 5 years production more than doubles