HortPlus pioneered the development of digital decision support tools as the New Zealand Apple industry moved from calendar-based chemical spraying to a "Futures" Integrated Productivity Programme in the 2000s. The goal of this programme was to reduce sprays and residue levels and minimise environmental impact. Since then we have worked with a number of industries and firms to help them along this journey. With increasing market access compliance regulations and residue limits this has become a key part of industry programmes.

HortPlus pioneered the development of digital decision support tools as the New Zealand Apple industry moved from calendar-based chemical spraying to a "Futures" Integrated Productivity Programme in the 2000s. The goal of this programme was to reduce sprays and residue levels and minimise environmental impact. Since then we have worked with a number of industries and firms to help them along this journey. With increasing market access compliance regulations and residue limits this has become a key part of industry programmes.