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Fruitfed Horticulture 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 Horticulture 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 Horticulture 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 September/October
- September brings budburst in Gold3 and Hayward orchards and flowering for Red19, with flowering for Gold3 and perhaps early Hayward in late October. Birds can be a problem for Red19 and Gold3 varieties as there is a scarcity of alternative food. Protect new buds with an application of Flock-Off® or Avian Control. Remember not to tank mix with Aureo Gold®.
- Choose from three products to control scale at this time of year. Two control applications are permitted in the budbreak to preflower period. If you’ve seen an increase in scale on fruit at harvest, make sure you use both permitted applications. Once leaves are at least 50c piece size, options are to apply Movento® plus Du-Wett® (as long as not within five days of copper), Assail® plus Du-Wett or, as an organic option, Excel Organic Oil. Avoid applying mineral oil to dormant canes, which can lead to burnt buds and subsequent poor budbreak. However, organic growers who have started
budbreak can apply mineral oil.
- Spring is a crucial time to protect new shoots against Psa. Plan protective applications around key adverse weather events which can trigger infection. Coppers, such as Kocide® Opti™ and Nordox®, can be applied from budburst. Once shoots are at least 25 mm in diameter (50c piece size), Actigard™ and Aureo Gold can be applied. Kasumin® may also be applied up to three weeks before flowering. If Red19 or Gold3 are in flower, an application of Aureo Gold provides protection against Psa over this period
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Leafroller can be controlled with Prodigy® pre-flowering and with Delfin® over flowering.
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