THE GROWER'S GROWER
Your Partner Since 2019
"Your Partner, Our Journey!"
Bay of Plenty's Award-Winning Kiwifruit Orchard Management
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Two-time DMS large Green Orchard OGR winners. 30+ years in the industry. 10 orchards managed across the Bay of Plenty - including our own.
We don't just Advise. We grow. Every strategy we recommend has been tested on our own land first, so when we walk your orchard, we're speaking from experience - not theory
From $3,000/ha. No fluff. Just results
"Your Partner, Our Journey!"
our SERVICES
When Jono started as the first modern kiwifruit industry apprentice in 1995, there were no shortcuts - just seasons, hard work and learning from the land.
That's how we operate today. Every kiwifruit orchard management service we offer has been shaped by real experience across a multiple of orchards and ownership of our own. We've won back-to-back OGR awards not by following a formula, but by understanding what each orchard needs.
Boost Productivity, Slash Labor costs
Services That Deliver Results
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Hayward Leader Reconstruction - restore structure, unlock long-term yield
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Fencing Solutions - smarter layouts that save labour and protect fruit
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Variety-Specific Strategies - Tailored management across all kiwifruit varieties
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Enhanced Spray Coverage - better efficacy, less waste, healthier vines
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Orchard Business Planning - Strategic direction from someone who grows what they manage
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Market Access Navigation - cut through the complexity, protect your returns
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Disease & PSA Management - proactive programmes that keep pressure under control
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Multi-Altitude Expertise - proven results across orchards at every elevation
Orchard Management Services
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Dedicated Orchard Practitioner - experienced, hands-on oversight when you need it most
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Staff & Operations Cover - reliable management when owners or manages are unavailable
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Precision Sensor Integration - tested sensors that deliver real business intelligence for your operation
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Irrigation Automation - Schneider and Honeywell BMS systems, integrated and optimised
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Systems & Contracts Support - specifications, task management, and contractor coordination made simple. Service contract analysis
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Armilleria Control - expert advice to protect your vines from one of the industries most damaging threats
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Harvest & Logistics Network -trusted contacts across transport, fertiliser, compost, and more
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Certified Organic Management - BioGro certified, and we own organic orchards ourselves. we know what it takes
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Redevelopment of Orchards - we take rundown sites and turn them into successful profitable orchards
Full Orchard Management
Pollination Optimisation
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Distribution of males - effective mapping and execution of male strategy
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Bespoke Grafting - fast track male integration into your orchard platform
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Young Vine Management - ensuring they are trained and effective as early as possible
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Male Pollination Strategies - effective planning leads to great execution
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Artificial Pollination Networks - we have long term relationships with approved applicators
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Procurement of Safe Pollen - we can supply and/or secure pollen to ensure a successful contingency plan
Pollination Optimisation
service PRICING
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Full Orchard Management - any variety, starting from $3,000/ha. Transparent pricing no surprises​
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Winter Leader Reconstruction - structural pruning to improve productivity and market access. POA
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Armillaria Management - expert control programmes and strategies to protect your long term investment. POA
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Grafting & Pollination Strategies - quick-turnaround grafting to optimise pollination and maximise fruit set. POA
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Mowing, Mulching, Ground Hog and ground spray applications - reliable, well managed ground cover maintenance. POA
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Orchard Evaluation & Strategic Planning - honest assessment of where your orchard is now and a clear plan to get it performing better. POA
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Preparing Your Orchard for Sale - maximise your orchards value before it goes to market. POA
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Why choose us?
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Independent Advice - always in your best interest
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Grasp/GlobalGAP - approved contract staff and management
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Transparent pricing - we publish our rates because we have nothing to hide
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our FOCUS
A Grower's Grower isnt just a manager - they're a partner. Fully invested in your orchard's success, embedded in your operation, and focused on results that work for everyone.
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That's exactly who we are
The Grower's Grower - Built on a Solid Foundation:
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Family run - real people, genuine relationships
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3 decades of experience - we've seen it all, and grown through it
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Results focused - everything we do is measured against your bottom line
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Innovations & implementations - new ideas that actually get put into practice
Who We Are
Family Run, Industry Proven
The Grower's Grower isn't a corporate. It's a family - Jono, Lily, Gabriela, Emily and Giovanni - working side by side, on the ground, across 10 orchards in the bay of plenty.
We don't just manage orchards. We own them. We grow on them. Every strategy we bring to your block has already been tested on ours.
Our Reach
From Opotiki to Athenree, we manage orchards across seven distinct growing regions - giving us unmatched exposure to diverse conditions, staffing challenges, and canopy solutions that deliver sustainable, long term growth.
Experience
Jono's Story
Jono started in 1995 as New Zealand's first modern kiwifruit apprentice. Thirty years later, he's still learning - and still leading.
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2x DMS Large Green Orchard OGR Winner - 2018-2019
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Owned over 10 orchards in his career to date, restoring them to productive assets.
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Built a 48ha Gold3 Development in Maniatutu (sold)
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Biodiversity & Production integration - proving nature and yield aren't opposites
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Orchard redevelopment specialist - turning underperforming blocks into thriving investments
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Zespri Focus Orchard Network (FON) facilitator during 2010-2014 for Te Puke - hosting the Zespri field days for all growers
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Productivity specialist - developing novel solutions to for OPEX management
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Results focused
Driven by tangible outcomes, The Growers Grower is committed to boosting your orchard’s productivity while cutting labour costs. Our proven strategies—like Hayward leader reconstruction, optimised pollination systems, enhanced spray efficacy, and fencing innovations—have consistently delivered stronger yields and increased profitability.
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As experienced orchard practitioners, we integrate precision sensors, biosecurity measures, and organic management expertise providing more data driven decision making to ensure your orchard thrives under expert guidance.
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We're grounded in results, focused on building sustainable wealth for families and communities through performance-driven horticulture.
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Your Partner, Our Journey!
