New Zealand iwi strawberry farm has harvested 130 tons and is planning expansion.

2026-03-03 00:00

The Rangitīkei and Manawatū tribes Ngā Wairiki and Ngāti Apa have established a strawberry farm on previously unproductive tribal land, experiencing continuous growth in both yield and cultivated area. In its fourth year of operation, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tons of strawberries last season, with increasing yields.

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