Articles
BLUEBERRY CULTURE IN AUSTRALASIA
Article number
346_5
Pages
45 – 52
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Abstract
Blueberry production in the South Pacific has increased steadily over the last five years as the substantial plantings carried out in the early-mid 1980’s have matured.
The increase has not been as rapid as was originally forecast because of fluctuating returns which reduced grower confidence and caused many producers to pull out their plantings.
The New Zealand and Australian industries have developed over a relatively short period of time and difficulties in cultural management and marketing have been encountered.
Significant progress in the development of new varieties, better suited to local conditions and able to withstand the rigors of export to distant markets, has added confidence to both industries.
Combining the attributes of better varieties with improved cultural and postharvest management has enabled both industries to successfully market blueberries worldwide as high quality fresh and frozen products.
The increase has not been as rapid as was originally forecast because of fluctuating returns which reduced grower confidence and caused many producers to pull out their plantings.
The New Zealand and Australian industries have developed over a relatively short period of time and difficulties in cultural management and marketing have been encountered.
Significant progress in the development of new varieties, better suited to local conditions and able to withstand the rigors of export to distant markets, has added confidence to both industries.
Combining the attributes of better varieties with improved cultural and postharvest management has enabled both industries to successfully market blueberries worldwide as high quality fresh and frozen products.
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Authors
N. Patel
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