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Horticulture Contracting

Full-orchard. Soup to nuts. We've got the lot.

What's Included

Full-orchard services, A to Z

Dormant pruning
Summer pruning & tipping
Fruit thinning (hand & chemical)
Harvest & picking
Bin logistics & coolstore delivery
Canopy management
Post-plant establishment
Full season management packages

How It Works

Three simple steps

1

Walk the block with us

We'll come out and assess the orchard together before we quote anything.

2

One contract, one contact

You deal with one DML manager from first pass to final bin.

3

Reporting included

Weekly updates on progress, yield estimates, and any issues. You're never left wondering.

Indicative Pricing

Contracting packages are priced per hectare or per bin depending on crop and operation type. Full-season management packages available for orchards 5ha+. Request an on-site assessment — no charge, no obligation.

Case Study

Full-season management — 34ha apple block, Pakipaki

The owner wanted to step back from day-to-day operations. DML took over everything from July pruning through to coolstore delivery in May. One call a week, one invoice a month. Yield was up 12% year-on-year — better planning, better timing, better crew.

Want us to manage your orchard?

Request an On-Site Assessment