Maungatapere Berries
Maungatapere Berries
The Malley Family (Owner)
Background
IN OPERATION SINCE: 2015 (berries) 2011 (avocados & kiwifruit)
LOCATION: Northland. New Zealand
PRODUCTION SIZE: 30 hectares
PRODUCTION METHOD: Hydroponics in substrate
AUTOMATION: MultiGrow
CROPS: Berries, avocados, kiwifruit.
CUSTOMER BASE: Supermarkets, wholesale markets.
“This year [2018] we’ve doubled the size of our cropping area on hydroponics, and we’re going to do the same again.”
In the Northland area of New Zealand is a family who is dedicated to producing fresh produce that aligns with their values, is good to the environment and supports their local community.
The Malley family are what we would consider champions of industry. For them growing is more than just a job. It’s a passion.
Co-founder Patrick Malley believes technology is a defining too between good growers and great ones, and keeping an eye on future technology will set the business up for success for the next generations.
Check out his videos below where Patrick shares insights into life as a grower and the use of technology.
CLICK HERE to read the workbook where Patrick shares insight around their labor management.