Sustainability is central to HortPlus. We support growers at every stage of their sustainability journey by promoting integrated practices such as IPM and agroecological crop protection, enabling growers and industries to meet their sustainability goals.
More than a third of users say their agrichemical use would increase if they didn’t have access to MetWatch.
"In MetWatch I find disease modelling useful and especially high-precision weather forecasts. To have that historical data of the disease pressure over the length of the season, the growing-degree days and the rainfall all in one place, that's really valuable for me."
Paul White Constellation Brands Viticulture Technician
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While summer brings ideal growing conditions for many crops across New Zealand, it also presents unique challenges for growers – from managing irrigation during dry spells to staying one step ahead of pests and diseases that thrive in warm conditions.The MetWatch weather, pest and plant disease portal equips horticulturalists with an armoury of digital tools to manage these seasonal challenges wit
Accurate weather information is crucial when it comes to maximising yield and caring for crops at The Orchard in Hawke’s Bay, says owner Roger Brownlie.
At Constellation Brands' Selaks Vineyard and Winery in Hawke's Bay, managing 245 hectares premium grapes requires careful planning and the ability to respond rapidly to any challenges the growing season brings.
Across New Zealand's diverse growing regions, a quiet revolution is taking place. Forward-thinking horticulture businesses and researchers have been embracing HortPlus’ industry-leading digital MetWatch platform to make smarter decisions about how they care for their crops and plan for the future.
HortPlus has received valuable insights from MetWatch users following its first user survey, with results highlighting strong satisfaction levels and a clear direction for future platform development.
