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We are dedicated to supporting New Zealand kiwifruit growers and industry to protect themselves from biosecurity threats

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Kiwifruit’s most unwanted threats

Kiwifruit’s most unwanted threats

There are eight organisms identified as the biggest biosecurity threat to New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.

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Looking into weather risk?

Looking into weather risk?

Login to the Weather & DIsease Portal to access weather-related disease prediction tools.

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KVH On-Orchard Biosecurity Plans

KVH On-Orchard Biosecurity Plans

Kiwifruit growers can strengthen their biosecurity plans by using the KVH-produced resources.

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ABOUT NEW ZEALAND BIOSECURITY

Learn 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.

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ON-ORCHARD BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT

This 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.

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PATHWAY PLAN & PROTOCOLS

Controls 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.

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LATEST NEWS

18 Nov 2024

Fun Fact: Spotlight shines on DMS

Coming soon to your screens is a brand-new kiwifruit industry biosecurity champions video, about the importance of good biosecurity as part of good business practice. The video features DMS staff, namely Technical & Innovation Manager Cam Clayton, and the work they day every day to ensure we are protected from the threat of harmful pests and diseases reaching orchards and spreading unknowingly. Watch this space as the final product won’t be far away. You can watch the video now on the KVH YouTube channel.

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15 Nov 2024

Meet the team

In the last issue of the Bulletin, we started our meet the team series, sharing more about the roles we have, and how each of us interact with you, our readers and growers, in our day-to-day activities. This week, we introduce Anna Li. I’m Anna and I joined KVH in August 2024 as the Systems Coordinator. My role is to support KVH’s IT infrastructure and security and provide data and mapping support to the team. I also create practical new tools and systems for KVH that we can use for online services to growers, particularly around traceability. My background spans web development, software programming, and mapping. I have a horticulture certificate too, which gives me deep insights into pest and disease control within orchard management. Before joining KVH, I was a professional landscape architect – something I’m still really interested in. I worked on residential projects and large public spaces, and gained valuable experience in mapping, which I use to this day. I’m excited to be part of KVH and look forward to working with you all to support our growers.

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19 Nov 2024

Cruise season is upon us

The 2024/25 cruise season in New Zealand is officially underway, with 45 cruise ships set to make a total of 957 stops around the country. Four cruise lines that haven’t been here since pre-Covid times are also coming back. We often get questions from growers about Biosecurity New Zealand’s Recognised Cruise Line Programme (RCLP), which checks how cruise lines handle risks. Here’s a rundown of what’s covered in the programme: Refuse management – such as using steam to sterilise bottles and containers that have been used for food.Pest and provision management – ensuring things like live plants are treated, pest traps are checked, and there’s a solid plan for managing pests in provisions.Passenger management – for example, limiting the serving of whole fruit and honey, and making sure passengers get biosecurity information at least two days before arriving.Biosecurity awareness – this includes making sure crew members are well trained. Starting this season, operators with a good track record of compliance may be able to keep their approval status for up to three years for both topside and underwater biosecurity. Evaluations will still happen every year, and operators will need to meet strict standards to maintain their approval. Also, Biosecurity New Zealand is changing how they do audits - officers will now carry out checks throughout the entire cruise season, not just at the first port of arrival. In the Bay of Plenty, we also have the Port of Tauranga Biosecurity Excellence programme, which involves the Port, KVH, Biosecurity New Zealand, and other local industry and council working together to raise awareness with frontline staff and ensure there are no biosecurity incursions through the Port.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

KVH works closely with Zespri to deliver a range of biosecurity research and development programmes for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry.

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USE THE WEATHER & DISEASE PORTAL

The KVH portal is now the Zespri Weather & Disease Portal. Access all the weather tools you're familiar with.

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