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Our team supports apple and pear growers throughout Hawke's Bay and Tasman. From the early days, Fruitfed Supplies has worked closely with the apple industry and has developed close relationships with some of the largest apple growers, packers and exporters in the country.

Fruitfed Supplies' Research and Development activities have traditionally had a heavy focus on apple production, and we have worked with a number of apple growers to host trials on their orchards to ensure any new products released to the market performs and meet stringent market requirements for this product.  

Our Growers | Rockit Apples

Rockit apples are like other apples in that they’re grown on trees but then the team at the Hawke’s Bay company behind the miniature apples have taken their own path. 
A little larger than a golf ball, Rockit apples are marketed globally as healthy snacks and sold in recyclable plastic tubes. In some markets, a tube of five perfectly formed Rockit apples sells for $US10...

Our Growers | Birdhurst Ltd

Growing 300 ha of apples and 50 ha of gold kiwifruit in Motueka, Richard Clarkson appreciates the advice and support he receives from the Fruitfed Supplies team. With the company assisting the Birdhurst family for over 35 years, Richard says he appreciates being able to ring his rep and seek advice on product choice, along with having an extra set of eyes on the crops.  

Pipfruit Tech-Know Tips For March & April

  • Continue YaraVita Stopit applications until harvest to increase fruit calcium levels, helping to increase fruit cellular integrity and reduce the risk of bitter pit.
  • Post-harvest nutrition supports trees with autumn nutrient storage and next season’s nutrient reserves. Apply foliar nutrients as soon as possible following harvest while leaves are still green. YaraVita Bud Builder Flo is ideal, containing nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc and boron. Calcium ammonium nitrate can be ground-applied post-harvest before tree roots shut down over winter to help boost nitrogen in tree stems for spring growth. 
  • An application of ReTain 28 days prior to harvest on selected blocks can assist harvest management, reduce fruit drop, and improve storage quality. Refer to label for specific restrictions around Freeway rate depending on variety.
  • As warm weather continues, any wet periods will result in high fruit rot disease pressure. Protectant fungicide covers should be applied before harvest. Captan is the best broad-spectrum fungicide for late-season disease control in apples
  • Late-harvested varieties are still at risk of black spot and fruit rot infections in April. If wet weather is anticipated, apply a protectant fungicide such as Fruitfed Captan 80WG. Always check the pre-harvest interval with your exporter prior to application.
  • Continue monitoring for codling moth and leaf roller. Codling moth trap activity and maintenance records are essential for audit purposes and market access. Apply an appropriate insecticide if thresholds are exceeded, your choice will depend on variety, pre-harvest interval and market destination. Proclaim Opti® has an excellent fit as it has a short withholding period so can be used close to harvest with no residue issues.
  • On harvested blocks, apply protective fungicide such as Fruitfed Captan 80WG or another appropriate effective fungicide to protect picking scars from European canker. The addition of Bond Xtra improves deposition onto the scars and retains more following rainfall.

    *ACVM registration numbers apply. Read registered label before use.

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