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Monitoring

A good monitoring strategy is essential for early detection of Psa-V symptoms and helps growers to minimise the spread and impact of the disease.

Growers are strongly encouraged to monitor orchards regularly and report suspicious findings to their pack-house or directly to KVH to confirm the symptoms are typical of Psa-V. Any person who identifies potential symptoms on an orchard for the first time must make a report to KVH within 48 hours of identification.


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18 Sep 2024

Kiwifruit industry anniversary gala dinner

2024 marks several significant milestones for the kiwifruit industry: the 35th anniversary of the Single Desk, 30 years of NZKGI, and 25 years since the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act allowing Zespri’s commercial operations. To celebrate these milestones, NZKGI will be holding a special gala dinner event, Tuesday, 22 October. All growers and the wider industry are kindly invited to attend. When: 5.30pm Tuesday 22 October Where: Mercury Baypark Tickets: Buy here

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26 Aug 2024

Celebrating a pest-free Port

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26 Aug 2024

Biosecurity best practice

What are the top five things you need to do if you are part of the kiwifruit growing community in New Zealand, to ensure you are following biosecurity best practice and managing risk? We’ve created a video – it’s only two minutes long – running through all five easy to follow steps. It’s specifically designed to help with training, and for use at places like reception areas and events so if you’d like a copy let us know. Thank you to the team at Trevelyan’s for the support in producing the video, including the sites and wonderful talent! Watch it here.

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