ISHS Acta Horticulturae 800: X International Pear Symposium
STATUS AND TRENDS WITHIN THE PEAR INDUSTRIES IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA |
| Authors: | J.W. Palmer, A. Grills |
| Keywords: | Pyrus, rootstocks, production, exports, imports, cultivars, nashi |
| Abstract:
Although Australia and New Zealand are close geographically, their pear industries are very different. Australia is by far the larger pear producer (150,000 tonnes) with an industry based on 'William's Bon Chrétien' and 'Packham's Triumph' from old, widely spaced trees on Pyrus calleryana D6 rootstock, with an emphasis on processing. In contrast, the New Zealand industry is based on younger trees of 'Comice', or its sport 'Taylor's Gold' and 'Bosc' on quince rootstocks, with a primary focus on fresh product export. Pear production in New Zealand is only 13% of that in Australia. Exports, however, represent over 30% of New Zealand's production compared with 8% for Australia, although in terms of export volumes, Australia's pear exports are three times that of New Zealand. The major markets for export pears from New Zealand are USA and Europe while Australia primarily targets South East Asia, particularly Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Nashi are a minor crop in both countries. The pear industries in Australia and New Zealand are, however, actively seeking to upgrade their production systems to more intensive systems, particularly with the advent of new cultivars. | |
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