Growing Smarter with Farmable: Avocado Heaven’s Story
Avocado Heaven’s 160 avocado blocks in New Zealand are more than just an orchard—It’s a passion. For the past three years, they have relied on Farmable farm management software and it has transformed how they operate, making daily tasks more organized, efficient, and data-driven. Here’s how Farmable has become an indispensable part of Avocado Heaven’s daily routine, straight from the words of Laura, a very dedicated manager at Avocado Heaven.
Streamlining Operations Across 160 Fields
Managing a large-scale avocado orchard with 160 fields is no small feat.. Keeping track of everything used to be a logistical challenge. Farmable has changed that. As Laura shares,
“We’ve been using Farmable in our avocado orchard for about three years now, and it’s become an essential part of our daily operations. With around 160 avocado fields, the app allows us to easily enter and manage data related to mowing, spraying, harvest records, and irrigation checks.”
The app’s intuitive interface lets us input and access data on the go, whether we’re in the field or at the office. Every task, from scheduling maintenance to tracking irrigation, is now centralized, reducing the chaos of scattered records and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
A Digital Memory for Every Block
One of Farmable’s standout features is its ability to store detailed, field-specific data. For an orchard as large as ours, this is a game-changer. Laura explains,
“One of the key features we value is the ability to keep detailed notes, photos, and field-specific data. It’s an incredibly useful tool for tracking the history of each block, making it much easier to access past activities and decisions.”
Whether it’s noting the condition of a specific block, uploading photos of crop health, or reviewing past spraying records, Farmable acts like a digital memory for our orchard. This traceability helps us make informed decisions, plan effectively, and maintain consistency across seasons.
Boosting Team Collaboration
At Avocado Heaven, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. Farmable has brought our team closer together by making collaboration seamless. Laura notes, “Every staff member has the app on their phone, making it a truly collaborative and effective tool for the whole team.”
With Farmable installed on everyone’s phones, our team can update tasks, share observations, and access real-time data from anywhere in the orchard. This has streamlined communication and ensured that everyone is on the same page, especially during the busy harvest season when timing and coordination are critical.
Enhancing Traceability During Harvest
Harvest time is the most critical period for any orchard, and traceability is non-negotiable in today’s market. Farmable has made this process smoother and more reliable. Laura highlights,
“Farmable has significantly improved our workflow and traceability during harvest, which is critical in today’s orchard management.”
The app’s ability to log harvest data, track yields, and document activities in real time has simplified compliance with industry standards and buyer requirements. This not only saves us time but also gives us confidence that our records are accurate and audit-ready.
A Path to Smarter, Data-Driven Farming
Farmable has done more than just organize our operations—it’s empowered us to farm smarter. By centralizing data and providing tools to analyze it, the app has helped us make better decisions and optimize resources. Laura sums it up perfectly: “Overall, Farmable has brought a huge improvement to how we manage our orchard, helping us stay organised, efficient, and data-driven.”
From reducing paperwork to improving resource allocation, Farmable has allowed us to focus on what matters most—growing high-quality avocados while maintaining sustainable practices.
A Picture of Success
Our orchard’s journey with Farmable is not just about data and efficiency—it’s about the vibrant, thriving fields we nurture every day. For a glimpse of Avocado Heaven, check out our Instagram, where we share the beauty of our orchard.
Conclusion: Farmable, Our Partner in Growth
For Avocado Heaven, Farmable isn’t just software—it’s a partner that has grown with us, helping us navigate the complexities of modern orchard management. As Laura puts it,
“Farmable has brought a huge improvement to how we manage our orchard.”
Farmables user-friendly design, collaborative features, and focus on traceability have made it an essential tool for farming teams.
To any grower looking to streamline operations and embrace data-driven farming, we wholeheartedly recommend Farmable. It’s helped us cultivate not just avocados, but a more efficient, sustainable, and connected way of working.
Cheers,
The Avocado Heaven Team