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A new apple bred for hotter, drier climates
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A new apple bred for hotter, drier climates

So, a new red apple called Tutti is being planted in Hawke’s Bay, with its owners tipping it to thrive in hotter, drier conditions. Developed through a long-running New Zealand-Spain research partnership, it combines Kiwi genetics with selection in Spain’s Catalan region. Hawke’s Bay grower X-Fruit has secured a licence for about 100 hectares over five years, and the first harvest is expected to reach the market in around two years. Tutti is also licensed for orchards in South America, Europe and the UK, and China, as the global premium apple market is forecast to grow.
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