Our Kiwifruit Knowledge

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 April

• Gold3 and Hayward harvest will continue during April.
• If still pre-harvest, clear load-out areas from weeds which could host for wheat bug. When spraying herbicides, do this a couple of weeks before harvest to ensure weeds are dead before harvest. Ensure you record any actions in your spray diary, as these details are important for China market access.

• Orange Fruit Borer (OFB) is a species of leafroller being found on orchards, including inside the fruit. Once this pest is inside the fruit it is difficult to control. However, if any species of leafroller was found during pre-harvest monitoring, Delfin® WG can be applied, as this product has a two day pre-harvest interval. 
• Maintain protection against Psa with regular applications of copper products such as Tri Base Blue®, Kocide® Opti™ or Nordox™. If harvest is complete and the canopy still in good condition, Actigard® can also be applied but be careful if spraying next to unharvested blocks as any spray drift will result in residues on unpicked fruit.
• If needed, pre-harvest fruit stain removal products, such as Kiwilustre LF™ or citric acid, can be used.
  
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