A new study for alternative land uses in the Tararua District shows blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas could be successfully grown in the area.
A new study has found the Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas.
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The report commissioned by The Tararua District Council and done by AgFirst assessed the soil quality, climate and economics of each crop.
AgFirst horticulture consultant Leander Archer said it builds on another project done in the early 2000s which looked at what crops were best for the area. What we found is that all four crops could grow well in some areas of the Tararua, but conditions differed from area to area.