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Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan

Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan

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Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan

The New Zealand horticulture sector, including Plant & Food Research, have come together to create the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan (AHAP). Launched in 2023, AHAP is a guiding compass to achieve the ambitious goal of doubling the farmgate value of horticultural production by 2035 in a way that improves prosperity for our people and protects our environment.

Plant & Food Research is committed to supporting the AHAP principles and the aspirations of the horticulture sector.

  • Grow sustainably – we’re developing new ways for growers to improve the financial and environmental sustainability of their crops while adapting to changes in New Zealand’s climate and building resilience to extreme weather events.

  • Optimise value – we’re creating new products that people want to buy and developing smart food systems that ensure those products get to the consumer in the best possible condition.

  • Māori are strong in horticulture – through our Tono strategy, we’re building stronger relationships with Māori organisations, working with them to deliver on their aspirations of growing kai for future generations.

  • Underpinned by science and knowledge – we believe science can create a better future and we design innovative products and technologies to support the success of the horticulture sector.

  • Nurture people – we are a team of 1,000 people with values that reflect the importance of respecting the talents and ideas of each individual.

For more information, see https://www.hortnz.co.nz/about-us/aotearoa-horticulture-action-plan/

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