Environmental Protection
Proven defence against weather, pests and biosecurity threats
Protect your crop, strengthen your bottom line, and gain peace of mind to grow with confidence – by creating a more predictable growing environment.
Create a more predictable growing environment that protects your crop, strengthens your bottom line and gives you peace of mind to grow with confidence.
Built for peace of mind
Protect your crops from anything nature throws at them – like wind, hail, rain, birds and other pests – with Hortivate’s tailored protection systems.
- Lower lifetime costs through durable design
- Stage installation to match your cashflow
- Reduce maintenance and replacement costs
- Save with integrated protection solutions
- Enhance yields through better crop protection
- Future-proofed your investment and increased returns
- Peace of mind
Integrated protection that grows with you
Gain significant benefits from a single structure that handles both plant support and environmental protection – thanks to our unique integrated design.
- Lower total costs with a single integrated structure
- Staged installation to match your cash flow
- Install plant support initially for tree establishment
- Add protection systems when your crop needs it
- Expand protection as your orchard matures
This approach not only saves on materials but also allows you to protect your investment at the right time – usually around year 3 when trees start producing valuable crops.
Complete protection systems
Our integrated solutions are made specifically for New Zealand's changing environment:
Hail Protection
- Advanced release mechanisms
- Storm rated systems – designed to your climate.
- Low shading impact
- Ready for staged installation
- High pack-out track record
- Better air flow for faster drying times
- Reatractable netting options
Shade Protection
- Custom shade percentage options
- Sunburn prevention
- Increased water retention
- Crop-specific solutions
Wind Protection
- Engineered wind load ratings
- Boundary shelter options
- Works with existing support systems
- Site-specific solutions
- Extend the time for spraying operations
- Anti-spray drift netting
Biosecurity Protection
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug barrier (BMSB)
- Variable mesh sizes available
- Integrated and permanent pest management
- Easily added to existing structures
Bird Protection
- Reduces crop losses by 20-30%
- Integrated hail release
- Multiple shade percentages available
Optional And Future Features
- Automated retraction options
- GPS/robotics compatible
- Agrivoltiac / Solar Harvesting solutions
- Rain protection solutions available
Not sure which protection you need?
Contact our experts, and we’ll help you evaluate and design a solution for your operation.
Design Excellence and Support
From detailed structure design to ongoing maintenance, our proven process ensures high performance at every stage, combining expertise with practical support:
Design & Engineering
- Site-specific environmental analysis
- Integrated release mechanisms
- Force-absorption calculations
- Shade optimisation design
- Multiple protection integration
Implementation & Support
- Professional installation with quality assurance
- System operation training
- Seasonal retraction support
- Maintenance programs
- Emergency response support
- Access to our complete product range
GROW BETTER BY CROP
From intensive pipfruit to vulnerable berries, we understand the specialised protection needs of different crops and growing styles.
Success story
See how our end-to-end solutions are protecting crops across New Zealand:
