The report, entitled, ‘People Powered’, showed that by 2025 the horticulture industry will need:

• A net increase of 7,800 workers;
• 14,900 more workers with qualifications;
• 7,100 fewer workers with no qualifications;
• An additional 26,300 trained workers to cover natural attrition.

HortNZ says it will continue to work with other horticulture industry groups, education and training providers and Government to meet the demand for trained workers. 

A copy of the summary report “People Powered” is available by clicking here.