Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) is a New Zealand biosecurity organisation dedicated to keeping unwanted pests and diseases out of kiwifruit orchards, and making plans for what would happen if they got here. The KVH Snapshot makes it easy for growers, post-harvest industries, nurseries, contractors, government and anyone else interested in how we protect New Zealand's industry from biosecurity threats, to keep up-to-date with news and events.
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We speak with KVH Chief Executive about the importance of ongoing biosecurity protection, through strong preparedness. Grower feedback on a proposed levy increase is sought, before AGM voting processes begin in late July. The KVH AGM takes place 20 August 2026.
We speak with well-known kiwifruit grower and apiarist RIchard Klaus about the yellow-legged hornet response in Auckland and what we can all do stop its spread and limit impacts to the kiwifruit industry.
In this episode of Snapshot, Lisa chats with Bridgette from Grower Services at Birchwood. With years of experience supporting kiwifruit growers, Bridgette shares what she loves about the industry and her role as a biosecurity champion. From fruit fly and myrtle rust responses to Covid-19 logistics and search and rescue operations, Bridgette’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and passion for…
This podcast is in two parts. First, we chat with Mike Lawson (Manager GIA partnerships) and then Corne (who is connected to the avocado industry). Both discussions delve into being out in the field during biosecurity responses and the contribution KiwiNet, on behalf of the kiwifruit industry, makes to the success of responses.
Snapshot - Wild kiwifruit control June 2025 by Kiwifruit Vine Health
Ryan, MPI Chief Quarantine Officer, talks about the work he and his team do to manage biosecurity risk and how that helps protects kiwifruit growing regions.
Guy from Onside and Cam from DMS talk to us about using Onside, which now includes biosecurity functionality. It's quick and easy to keep plant movement records and meet your biosecurity requirements under GAP - all part of best biosecurity practice!
Yanika Reiter from KVH and Shane Max from Zespri have a quick chat to us at the Kiwifruit Biosecurity Industry Day (Thursday 11 November) about the event's research presentations and priorities, including planning and guidance for possible long-term management of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).
We're joined out on the orchard by Mike Montgomery, in Paengaroa, who talks about managing Psa on Bounty rootstock and the symptoms he has seen recently. Mike also discusses the support and advice he has received and how important this has been for him and his team.
KVH Snapshot October 2021, featuring KVH Biosecurity Manager who talks with us about the proposed new Pathway Plan for the kiwifruit industry and how on-orchard biosecurity plans manage risk and protect investments. Matt and Lisa also talk about the upcoming KVH grower roadshows and what you can expect if you attend these free events that will help you complete a plan.
