​Horticulture is a diverse industry with exports dominated by kiwifruit, wine and apples. Other parts of the horticulture industry include avocados, berry fruit, summer fruit and olive oil. For the horticulture industry, some of the main changes over the next 10 years are expected to be in technology, access to new and emerging markets, and consumer quality requirements.
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Forecasts of skill requirements Horticulture employment is highly concentrated in:

• Horticulture farmers   
• Orchard managers
• Orchard workers
• Skilled horticulture workers
• Engineers
• ​Sales staff

Qualifications most in demand:

• Horticulture
• Management
• Commerce​

• Factory process workers
• Other technicians and trade workers
• ICT professionals
• Transport operators
• Plant operators.

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