42 liters of water are required to produce one kiwifruit !

In New Zealand , ZESPRI has undertaken a comprehensive investigation of the water footprint across the lifecycle of green kiwifruit as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable production and sustainable future growth.

The study, completed by Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and AgriLink New Zealand and co-funded by ZESPRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, is the first of its kind in New Zealand. It has the aim of developing a method for measuring the environmental impact of the water footprint of products.

The national average of the total amount of water consumed per kiwifruit produced on the orchard was 42 litres.
“This allows ZESPRI to underline its commitment to sustainability by gaining a better understanding of water use and reduction opportunities across the supply chain from the orchard to the market,” Dr Tanner said.
 

source :  scoop co nz, radio new zealand