We provide frost protection advice across a range of horticultural crops in Australia & New Zealand including Grapes, Almonds, Olives, Citrus, Walnuts, Kiwifruit and a range of stone fruit.
Our
Values
Transparency
Transparency in Communication: We believe in open and candid communication with our clients. We provide clear and accurate information, fostering trust and confidence in our partnerships. Our transparent approach allows growers and corporates to make informed decisions based on reliable data.
Transparent Solutions: We offer horticulture solutions that are transparent in their environmental impact. We aim to minimize ecological footprints and provide growers with sustainable practices that benefit both their operations and the planet.
Innovation
Innovation is at the core of our services. We embrace the latest advancements in machine learning and deep neural network models to help growers achieve remarkable results. Our innovative solutions are designed to enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact.
Customized Strategies: We understand that every horticulture operation is unique. Our innovative approach involves crafting tailored strategies that align with the specific needs and goals of our clients. We leverage technology and best practices to optimize results.
Compassion
Sustainable Growth: We approach our work with a deep sense of compassion for the environment and the communities it sustains. We are committed to helping growers achieve sustainable growth, ensuring that their operations thrive without compromising the well-being of future generations.
Respect
We respect the expertise of growers and corporates in the horticulture industry. We value the knowledge and experience of our clients and work collaboratively to achieve their objectives.
Environmental Respect: Our solutions are designed with deep respect for the environment. We prioritize responsible and eco-friendly practices, respecting the natural world on which horticulture relies.
Dr Stu Powell
Founder | BSc, MSc(hons), PhD
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Stu's fascination for all things weather and climate began at the age of 10. The once hobby gained momentum through the teenage years, leading to the completion of a BSc at Victoria University in 1991, an MSc (Hons) at Victoria University in 2000, and a PhD from the Department of Atmospheric Research the University of Canterbury in 2014. While Stu’s climate interests are varied, specific research interests embrace the evolution of the nocturnal boundary layer in complex terrain and the prediction of near-surface minimum temperature in complex terrain and local scale climate studies of nocturnal boundary layer processes.
Stu founded an earlier company called Microclimate New Zealand in June 2002 and managed the business until 2009. Stu formed Climate Consulting Limited, trading as FrostConsult™, in 2005 and initially provided frost forecasts to the Marlborough and Waipara wine growing regions in New Zealand. The company has now expanded over the years to encompass a range of climate services, in particular the provision of site-specific frost protection advice to Orchards and Vineyards in Australia and New Zealand.
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James has been passionate about weather and climate from a young age so it was no surprise that he started observing and recording the weather around Wellington as a teenager. This lifelong obsession with the weather has led to a career in writing forecasts and studying the climate of New Zealand and the world. James has a particular interest in temperature variation and global climate history with specialised focus on frost forecasting.
In 2022 James joined the FrostConsult™ team and now works as a Weather & Climate Analyst providing advice to Vineyards and Orchards across Australia and New Zealand.
James Morrison
Weather & Climate Analyst
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