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Correct disposal of plant material

Correct disposal of plant material

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27 Oct 21 Protocols & Movement Controls

Correct disposal of plant material

Reports of kiwifruit trunks being dumped in gullies and roadsides following cut out for winter grafting is concerning. Trunks are a risk item capable of spreading Psa or exacerbating wild kiwifruit infestations, as they are capable of taking root and growing if dumped in a damp place. Growers must ensure all kiwifruit plant material is removed and disposed of according to KVH Protocol: Disposal Options, i.e. controlled burial, burning or mulching on site. If dumped vines regrow and result in wild kiwifruit, growers will have to pay for the cost of control.

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