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Wattie's harvest update June 2007 Carrots Carrot harvesting commenced in May, with good weather conditions producing excellent quality carrots. Yields are on track, and long range forecasting predicts a dry Winter for ideal harvesting through to August. Green beans Wattie’s were fortunate with weather conditions to be able to harvest green beans well into April, with temperatures consistently above the 30-year average. Yields were slightly below average, with quality good. Very strong demand for green beans means customer allocations are tight. Corn Wattie’s had a very successful corn harvest, with very high yields and excellent quality. In particular the corn colour and flavour is exceptional. Peas Favourable climatic conditions, advancements in cultivar selection and improvements in crop management resulted in an outstanding 2007 season for peas. Wattie’s harvested over the longest season ever in the largest ever planting area, producing record volumes without compromising quality. Planning for the 2008 season has commenced, with planting due to start in July.