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At Hortivate, we offer a range of orchard structure solutions to suit different crops, regions, and project goals. Our partnership with Valente Pali, a world-leading orchard structure manufacturer in Italy, strengthens this portfolio—providing a premium pre-stressed concrete system that we

At Hortivate, we’ve spent years helping New Zealand growers design and install hail netting systems that deliver results season after season. More than just protection from hail, these systems create a stable orchard microclimate that improves fruit quality, boosts yield

In June this year, our client Echodale’s recently established pear orchard in the Motueka Valley experienced an extreme weather event as record-breaking floods swept through the region, with river flow rates peaking at 2,789 cubic meters per second — the

An important decision when developing a new orchard is the type of structure your crop will grow on. As modern growing systems push for higher yields and greater efficiency, it’s critical that your orchard structure is engineered for durability, automation