Growers with New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri International will be using a new product from Hazel Technologies to improve production.
Hazel Trex pre-harvest technology is used in orchards; trials have shown a 15% increase in king flower production, and growers are also using it on gold kiwifruit.
“Through Zespri Innovation trials, we have demonstrated that this technology can be used to optimize orchard practices to improve budbreak and flowering results,” Mary Black, innovation team leader for orchard productivity at Zespri International, said in a news release. “We believe growers can use this technology to optimize the timing of budbreak enhancers, therefore improving the performance of their orchards.”
Hazel Trex provides guidance on the best timing for Orchard management practices, according to the release.
“We are thrilled to support Zespri in the kiwifruit industry by making this innovative technology available,” Adam Preslar, chief technology officer at Hazel Technologies. “Hazel is truly committed to improving fresh produce quality, reducing waste, and increasing sales from seed to shelf.”
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