Seen something unusual? MAKE A REPORT
Seen something unusual? MAKE A REPORT
21/05/2024
A case study from Colin Jenkins, General Manager Ngai Tukairangi Trust, Matapihi, Mount Maunganui.Click here to read the article published in Kiwifruit Journal July/August 2011 (Issue no. 206).
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In early August 2011 KVH investigated 35 orchards in the Te Puke region to determine why some orchards showed more severe levels of Psa-V infection than others. Strung canopies appeared to be a common factor amongst the most severely affected orchards. Wild Fire Orchards report (September 2011).
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Routine orchard monitoring is essential for early Psa-V detection. This case study interview by KVH highlights the importance of orchard observation, preparedness and protectant programmes.Click here to read the article published in Kiwifruit Journal, Psa Scientific Edition, March/April 2012.
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Following the first notification of a positive Psa-V result on an orchard in Franklin (South Auckland) KVH initiated a routine traceback investigation involving assessing known pathways for the wider-spread of Psa-V into new regions.Franklin Psa-V trace-back report (10.05.12)
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KVH conducted a case study about 57 Hort16A Te Puke KPINS confirmed Psa-V positive in 2011. Only six of these KPINS made it to the 2012 harvest, highlighting how few were able to achieve a crop. The case study includes a video interview with Te Puke growers Barry Roderick, Ken Edkins and Robbie Ellison. Hort16A case study (03.08.12) Hort16A case study video with the three growers studied (03.08.12)
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KVH conducted a field summary on the performance of two non-Zespri variety A19 orchards (Enza Gold), in a Psa-V environment. A19 (Enza Gold) case study (16.08.12)
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To help the industry better understand management and cultural practices to control Psa-V, a comparison between Psa-V in kiwifruit and other bacterial diseases in the stonefruit and citrus industries was prepared by KVH. Bacterial disease comparison in stonefruit and citrus (15.11.12)
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Pathway assessment tracing Psa-V entry and spread in Te Awamutu, Karapiro and Paeroa. On 20 August 2012, KVH was notified of a positive Psa-V result in Te Awamutu in the South Waikato region. A second neighbouring orchard was confirmed positive the next day. At the first notification of a positive result, KVH senior technical staff visited the affected orchard to confirm symptoms. KVH initiated a pathway assessment into the Waikato region incursions. Pathway assessment tracing Psa-V entry and spread in Waikato (28.03.13)
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Lessons learned from Psa-V incursions to new regions (Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Coromandel and Kerikeri) in 2012. Observations and case studies provided information on the spread of the bacteria within these regions and built understanding about the patterns of infection and expression of the disease. Lessons learned from Psa-V incursions to new regions in 2012 (28.03.13)
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This review looked at the biology, distribution, impacts and management of fruit piercing moth. It also provided information of potential control options for kiwifruit growers in New Zealand.Read the report here.
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This review looked at the biology, distribution, impacts and management of BMSB. It also provided information of potential control options for kiwifruit growers in New Zealand.Read the report here.
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This review looked at the biology, distribution, impacts and management of South American fruit fly. It also provided information of potential control options for kiwifruit growers in New Zealand.Read the report here.
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There are eight organisms identified as the biggest biosecurity threat to New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.
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KVH investigates reports of unusual symptoms to identify and manage any biosecurity risks.
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Kiwifruit growers can strengthen their biosecurity plans by using the KVH-produced resources.
Find out moreLearn about the details and preparedness KVH and the kiwifruit industry are undertaking to ensure we are ready to manage any pest or disease threat that may reach New Zealand's borders, and New Zealand's kiwifruit orchards.
Find out moreThis section helps New Zealand kiwifruit growers with all aspects of on-orchard biosecurity management, and includes information about where and how to get support if you need technical advice or pastoral care.
Find out moreControls have been established for all risk items (including plant material, rootstock, pollen and budwood) to reduce the spread of pests and diseases. Movement controls differ across different risk items and regions depending on the nature and level of risk they pose.
Find out moreDuring a biosecurity response, the industry comes together - led by KVH - to develop and implement various activities quickly and effectively that limit impacts on growers and orchards, and support continuing production.
Find out more21 May 2024
A case study from Colin Jenkins, General Manager Ngai Tukairangi Trust, Matapihi, Mount Maunganui.Click here to read the article published in Kiwifruit Journal July/August 2011 (Issue no. 206).
Read more21 May 2024
In early August 2011 KVH investigated 35 orchards in the Te Puke region to determine why some orchards showed more severe levels of Psa-V infection than others. Strung canopies appeared to be a common factor amongst the most severely affected orchards. Wild Fire Orchards report (September 2011).
Read more21 May 2024
Routine orchard monitoring is essential for early Psa-V detection. This case study interview by KVH highlights the importance of orchard observation, preparedness and protectant programmes.Click here to read the article published in Kiwifruit Journal, Psa Scientific Edition, March/April 2012.
Read moreKVH works closely with Zespri to deliver a range of biosecurity research and development programmes for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry.