Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand

Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani

Page No: 80-91

DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

Horticultural systems are increasingly exposed to climate variability, biosecurity threats, and market uncertainties, necessitating a transition toward resilience-oriented production models. This study develops a multi-dimensional framework to analyze resilience in New Zealand’s Kiwifruit and Apple systems by integrating technological, governance, biological, and socio-economic dimensions. Using a review-cum-analytical approach, the paper synthesizes evidence from 2005–2025 literature and compares crop-specific resilience pathways. Results indicate that kiwifruit systems rely on centralized governance and genetic innovation, while apple systems emphasize diversification and decentralized adaptation. The findings highlight that resilience is not technology-driven alone but emerges from the alignment of innovation systems, institutional frameworks, and crop characteristics. The study contributes to resilience theory and provides actionable insights for designing sustainable horticultural systems globally.

Citations

APA: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani (2026). Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand. DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

AMA: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani. Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand. 2026. DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

Chicago: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani. "Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand." Published 2026. DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

IEEE: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani, "Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand," 2026, DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

ISNAD: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani. "Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand." DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914

MLA: Disha Chahal, Sulekha Rani. "Sustainable Horticulture Practices: A Critical Analysis of Technology, Governance and Crop-Specific Resilience Strategies in New Zealand." 2026, DOI: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19703914