The kiwifruit industry is undergoing rapid growth and some growers who have double or triple planted Gold3 vines to get quick canopy cover may consider removing some of these vines to increase footprint and optimise orchard performance. These plants may be used by growers of existing orchards wanting to plant on new licensed areas, although there is debate on whether this confers any advantage to the grower.  

The movement of plants is a relatively high-risk pathway for spreading pests and pathogens between orchards.

To minimise risk and ensure consistency between movement of these plants and Kiwifruit Plant Certification Scheme (KPCS) certified nursery plants, KVH has a protocol which needs to be followed. Please see the KVH website for details or call us to discuss if you are considering moving mature plants this season.