The three main crops are broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. Almost all production is consumed on the domestic market. A small amount of cabbage is exported to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Statistics (2012)
Brassicas Overview
Broccoli |
Cabbage |
Cauliflower |
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| Number of Growers | 150 | 150 | 120 | |
| Area planted | 2,000 hectares | 800 hectares | 1,000 hectares | |
| Production | 19,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 38,000 tonnes | |
| Exports |
Source: Statistics New Zealand
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