Water management resources

This web resource will provide essential knowledge for avocado growers using or thinking about using water for their crop. Click on the green headings or the images below to access more.

Use of water
Do you use water?

• How water is used in an avocado orchard, benefits and permitted activity rules

Measuring
How do know how much water you are using?

• measuring water use -water meters (installation & verification), legal responsibilities and methods of reporting 

Optimum Use

How much water do you need?

• Understanding the soil, climate, crop interaction.
• Introduction to useful technologies and services to support optimum use.
• SPASMO – a model to calculate crop water demand
• Key links to NZ Avocado water related projects, articles, research and science

Consents
What is a consent and do you need one?

• The process of consenting
• Engaging a consultant
• What you need to think about when making application

Good Management
What does Good Management Practice look like for avocado growers?

• Building grower eco credentials and the concept of continual improvement
• The growing role of  technology

Rules
Understanding the key elements of central government policy and your regional rules

• Bay of Plenty
• Northland