At this time, Growers & Post-Harvest may have reject fruit to dispose of but need to ensure these practices are in accordance with their KVH Post-Harvest Biosecurity Plan and Regional Council requirements. Risk must be managed by practices outlined here: buff.ly/3xF09CE

In China this month, a woman was apprehended attempting to smuggle some unusual (and expensive) insects in her suitcase. The X-ray machine flagged something suspicious in her luggage discovering hundreds of concealed insects. Read about the exotic find: buff.ly/4b2cEX4

Heard of the Spotted Lanternfly? The biosecurity threat to kiwifruit can enter the country on pallets and the goods on them, containers and vehicle imports. Be on the look out & if you're ever unsure, report it to KVH - access our Most Unwanted Resources via the link in our bio.

Plant Diagnostics are key partners of KVH, regularly providing sampling advice and completing diagnostics for samples submitted through the unusual symptoms process. Read more about the partnership here: buff.ly/3wtdYUh

Ceratocystis Wilt is known to make healthy orchards suddenly wilt without any signs of injury, and make up one of Kiwifruit's Most Unwanted. Ever unsure, report it to KVH at [email protected] or 0800 665 825. Check out Kiwifruit's Most Unwanted Resources via the link in our bio.

Growers are reminded to update KVH should the Psa status of your KPIN change from undetected to Psa positive. You can read more on this here: buff.ly/4dg0n3g Have questions? Get in touch at [email protected] or on 0800 665 825.

Ever thought about having a vehicle biosecurity kit? It will help ensure you have an easy way to be prepared and on-the-go. Read more on what to include and consider here: buff.ly/3wyz6sg

Meet Sydney Hines, an Opotiki kiwifruit orchard manager and one of our Biosecurity Champions. Hear what she has to say about the importance of good biosecurity, unwanted industry threats, protecting your investments, and more: tinyurl.com/yj49xapu

Last week KVH took part in a showcase of research being undertaken to prepare nationally for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) alongside the BMSB Council. Read more about the BMSB Council collaboration and what KVH got up to during their visit: buff.ly/4bn8ycq

As kiwifruit growers know, plants and plant material can’t come into New Zealand without correct approval and stringent biosecurity requirements being met. Border officials recently destroyed air plants due to mistaken passenger intel - read more here: buff.ly/3UQA0Ka

We’ve got brand new pest ID cards printing and coming your way shortly! They've been created to help everyone involved in orchard work improve their pest and disease ID skills. We’ll have the new card sets with us at upcoming events and you can order some for you and your teams.

Save the date for KVH’s AGM. Growers will receive their AGM packs by email during the last week of July. This is a public meeting and anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. Special guest Dr Jacqueline Rowarth will be joining us to speak about precision breeding.

Winter is the time when growers look to replace plants on their orchards or plant new blocks. This is a reminder that if these plants are being moved between properties, there are biosecurity requirements that must be met. Read more on plant movements: buff.ly/4dZ6qcK

We received a report of an unusual find found in the flesh of feijoas from two separate gardens in Papamoa. The question was whether these might be evidence that guava moth had made its way to the Bay of Plenty. Read more on the diagnostic findings here: buff.ly/3UUVCE5

Early winter, when leaves turn yellow, is the best time to detect wild kiwifruit vines from the air. This month KVH plan on undertaking aerial surveillance in Te Puke as part of an ongoing surveillance research project. Read more: buff.ly/3R9cKVC

Meet the Spongy Moth. A proven invader & one of the most feared pests by temperate countries like NZ, it can make its way into the country via shipped & containerised goods, vehicle imports &leisure sailing. Check out Kiwifruit's Most Unwanted Resources via the link in our bio.

Registrations for our 2024 Biosecurity Symposium are now live, and you can now view the programme! Secure your spot today. Registrations: buff.ly/3XBids9 Programme: buff.ly/4csYCPH

KVH found the perfect window of weather to get up in the sky as part of an ongoing surveillance research project aimed at identifying wild kiwifruit vines through satellite imagery. We're pleased to see infestation numbers down in areas thanks to the efforts of our contractors.

KVH were proud to play a part in the 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition last week through the biosecurity module. Congratulations to Jack Canham who came first place in KVH's biosecurity module!

We are one week out from our 2024 Biosecurity Symposium, and we can't wait to hear from our line up of presenters, and to build on industry networks and capability. Get in fast as we are down to our final seats! Check out the programme & register here: buff.ly/4c54D40.