Thomas Bros
Maximum Plant Protection and Land Utilization
Location: Riwaka, Tasman
Year of construction: 2021
Crop: Apples
Structure: Super Spindel with V System Hail Protection
Thomas Bros, leading apple growers in the Motueka region, are known for producing premium quality fruit with innovative growing practices. With an ambitious expansion plan, Thomas Bros faced the challenge of rapidly establishing a new orchard while ensuring optimal tree density and long-term productivity.
With a focus on innovation and maximizing returns, Thomas Bros faced the challenge of balancing high-density planting with the need for crop protection in their expansion plans. Their key goals for this new development included achieving optimal tree density, incorporating hail protection, and establishing an orchard system designed for long-term productivity and sustainability.
"Hortivate structures are easy to install, cost-effective, and a solid product. The ease of having the complete system arrive on-site at one time simplifies the project, and we enjoyed dealing with one supplier at competitive rates. The componentry of the structure is very user-friendly, allowing you to use a larger range of experienced staff to install. Hortivate offered great support, and we look forward to working with them on future projects.” – Mark Thomas
