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Fruitfed Supplies has worked with kiwifruit growers from the very early days, focusing a good portion of their research and development on this important crop to the New Zealand economy.
Our Fruitfed Supplies team also works with Kiwifruit Vine Health and postharvest facilities. These relationships ensure our Technical Specialists are up to date on issues and topics affecting the kiwifruit sector, allowing them to work collaboratively and share this information to the wider industry, including growers.
Our Growers | KW Kiwi Ltd
Katikati kiwifruit growers Stephen Kenna and Phillipa Wright aren’t spouting a mere catchphrase when they talk about ‘continual improvement’. It’s a philosophy they have embraced for more than 30 years as the custodians of their land who implement sustainable management practices which enhance both the environment and crop quality.
Our Growers | Kiwicare Horticulture
Father and son, Steve and Cody Law grow kiwifruit in the Bay of Plenty. With Cody the third generation of growers, the family has long sought the advice and knowledge of the Fruitfed Supplies team. Both Steve and Cody appreciate the up-to-date and succinct information they receive from their rep which Cody says they use to maximise their productivity on-orchard.
Kiwifruit Tech-Know Tips For November/December
- Flowering continues during November, particularly for Hayward, so bees are busy pollinating. This fruit-set period is a crucial time to manage some key pests and diseases. Take care while fruit skins are sensitive when applying mineral oil for scale control or copper for Psa control.
- Leafroller is a market access pest. If caterpillars are present, make up to three control applications (including any pre-flower applications) before the monitoring period.
- Orange fruit borer has been found in several North Island regions and may require earlier control. Prodigy is a good pre-flower option as it controls eggs and larvae. Over flowering, Delfin WG can be used for conventional or organic crops. Post-flowering, good options include Delfin® WG, Proclaim or Entrust™ Naturalyte.
- If monitoring shows greenhouse thrips and passionvine hopper need to be managed over the summer period, both pests can be controlled with ZetaPy or an organic pyrethroid.
- A second scale control application can be made pre-flower. Movento plus Du-Wett is the best option. Within the first two weeks post fruit-set, use Excel Organic Oil. Check timings for each variety with your Fruitfed Supplies Representative.
- If more than three weeks pre-flower, Kasumin can be used for Psa control, alternatively use Actigard and copper up to flowering. Tank mixing Aureo Gold and Actigard in the pre-flower period has been shown1 to improve Psa control. Aureo Gold is a good option over flowering, and up to six weeks post fruit-set, but only use two weeks after a pre-flower copper spray.
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