A storm of events could see a proportion of this year's pipfruit harvest left on the trees
A storm of events could see a proportion of this year's pipfruit harvest left on the trees
25 May 2022
New Zealand Apples and Pears is predicting a decrease of 12 per cent on its pre-season estimate.
Labour shortages and weather events have prevented growers from reaching their full potential.
Apples and Pears Chief Executive Terry Meikle says a multitude of factors including severe weather has affected the harvest.
He says omicron and a drop in the backpacker working holiday visas over the last couple of years, have all had an impact.
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