Saying that many Aucklanders growers are frustrated by the weather might be an understatement. Anthony Rakich, a grower in Kumeū lost as much as 60 per cent in crop, after the humid start to the season. “The humid weather from a few weeks ago ripened all the green fruit far too quickly – we picked it all off, and it was just rotting. Since the start of October, wet weather has hampered growers’ chances of cultivating the fruit. Rakich said since the start of October, wet weather has hampered growers’ chances of cultivating the fruit.

Source: Stuff December 22, 2021 13:31 UTC