AgFirst’s horticulture team supports growers across New Zealand with practical, evidence- based advice and strong industry insight. We work across a range of horticultural sectors and production systems, helping businesses respond to the operational, environmental, and commercial challenges facing the industry.
Our consultants provide technical and strategic support across major crops, with specialist expertise in kiwifruit, pipfruit, stonefruit, grapes, and olives. Services include crop and orchard performance, irrigation management, labour planning, business development, financial analysis, and sustainability planning. We help growers apply industry best practice in a New Zealand context to improve productivity, strengthen business performance, and support resilient production systems.
By combining technical knowledge with practical experience and strong regional understanding, AgFirst helps growers make informed decisions that support both current operations and future opportunities. Through benchmarking, project support, workshops, and industry engagement, we work alongside clients to build adaptable and competitive horticultural businesses.