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Our Fruitfed Horticulture team works with apricot, cherry, nectarine and plum growers across Otago and Hawke's Bay.
A recent highlight in Fruitfed Horticulture' support for the industry has been increasing our presence in Central Otago through the opening of the new Alexandra store and an expansion of our field representative team.
Our Growers | Zaknich Farms - Zakberry
Waitakere strawberry grower Mark Zaknich is a year into a long-term plan to move a portion of his field-grown strawberry production under cover.
A lifelong berry grower having taken over the Zakberry operation from his father Ivan, Mark spent some time considering the pros and cons of tabletop growing, starting with a small trial in 2020...
Our Growers | Danube Orchards
Anthony Rakich is a third-generation strawberry grower. Based at Whenuapai, the team at Danube Orchards use a tabletop growing system, offering a more sustainable solution. Remembering visiting the local Fruitfed Supplies store as a child, Anthony now uses the team for advice on nutrient combinations and spray programmes to help manage pests and diseases.
Summerfruit & Stonefruit Tech-Know Tips For September/October
- Bacterial blast infections can be a serious issue over the cool, wet spring period. Control with targeted applications of Keystrepto®. For best results, apply with a surfactant such as Regulaid. Target periods when tissue damage is likely to have occurred such as frost, hail, or high wind events.
- Flowers are extremely susceptible to brown rot and Botrytis infection. Warm and wet conditions over bloom can result in blossom blight which results in direct crop loss. It is important to apply fungicides as soon as the flowers open. Locally systemic products such as Folicur or Flint, both tank mixed with captan, are a good fit as they provide superior protection of new tissue.
- Monitor for leafroller and, if thresholds are exceeded, apply an appropriate insecticide, such as Entrust SC Naturalyte™. Check PHI periods for export crops with your exporter.
- Continue monitoring aphid populations and, if justified, spray an appropriate
insecticide such as Pirimor®. Early season control of aphids is essential to prevent large population buildups.
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