Canterbury Process and Fresh Vegetables
This commentary covers the production and profitability of process and fresh vegetables in the Canterbury region.
Key Points
- Warmer and drier conditions in the early spring allowed early sown annual crops, such as process vegetable crops, to get a good start.
- Wetter and cooler conditions in late spring slowed growth and reduced yields of some crops, especially asparagus.
- A return to drier and cooler conditions in the summer allowed many crops to achieve good yields although process peas grown under dryland conditions suffered.
- The area of process vegetables and prices received have remained similar to previous years.
- Overall the season was very good for most crops compared with recent years.
Contact for Enquiries
Farm Monitoring Programme Manager
Monitoring and Evaluation
MAF Policy
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0623
Fax: +64 4 894 0741
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