Kiwifruit Orchard Site Survey & Development NZ

Orchard Design Services

GPS-it specialises in the design and set-out for the development of new kiwifruit orchards.

Why use GPS-it for your new orchard design?

We’ve been providing high-quality specialist mapping solutions to the kiwifruit industry for 20 years. As pioneers and experts of the kiwifruit mapping industry, we use the latest aerial imagery and geo-spatial technology to ensure orchard data is captured with the highest degree of accuracy possible.

We offer comprehensive design, conversion and set-out services that are done in three separate phases: initial site survey, orchard design and implementation.

Our in-depth knowledge of the kiwifruit industry allows us to customise your data and generate precise orchard maps and plans that will help you make important orchard development decisions with confidence.

Phase one – initial site survey

The first step of the project is to schedule your job with one of our orchard design specialists. A drone is used to capture highly accurate images. GPS-it co-ordinates are taken at various locations around the orchard which ensures the map is geo-referenced.

Your aerial map will include:

accurate size of greenfield site
site contours
soil data
prevailing wind direction

The information provided will allow you to confidently decide the best use of this land.

Phase two - orchard design

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with the conversion, we’ll work with you on the next phase which is a comprehensive orchard design plan. Using the map we created in phase one, we will overlay it with:

shelter belt layout defining the block size
total plantable area
planting layout marking every post, row and plant
male and female planting plan

The following infrastructure quantities are included:

posts
length of wire
male and female plants
types of internal shelter belt (tree or artificial)
total length of shelter belt

We’ll arrange a site visit to run through the plan. We will make revisions until you’re happy with the plan. Once complete, you’ll receive the final plan with a comprehensive breakdown for all components.

Where to from here?

with the known quantities, you’ll be able to source quotes and estimated costs for the orchard set up.
the development plan can be provided to your bank as part of your orchard financing proposal.
The map can be used as part of your tender for licensing, as GPS-it is Zespri’s preferred mapping supplier and auditor

Phase three – set out

Using the orchard map, the site will be marked out with the planting layout with locations for:

pegs at each end assembly
pegs at each outside post
spray markers for each plant differentiating male and female

Your contractors will know the exact locations for your infrastructure and planting plan.

Orchard Design Services

Why use GPS-it for your new orchard design?

Phase one – initial site survey

Phase two - orchard design

The following infrastructure quantities are included:

Where to from here?

Phase three – set out

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