Pest Monitoring Agreement 2020

KIWIGREEN 2020-2021

As you may be aware, changes to the Kiwigreen monitoring programme to meet the protocols of the Chinese market means that monitoring is now a compulsory activity.

Along with this there are two extra pests that need to be added to the monitoring list which include Mealy Bug and Wheat bug.

Apata Group will be acting as a Pest Monitoring Centre (PMC) to provide this service to growers. We will automatically register you with us as your PMC. Attached is a contract which you will need to complete and send back to Apata by the 30th November. It is necessary for you to complete this even though you are registered so we can complete the monitoring process. If you do not require Apata Group to act as your PMC and provide your pest monitoring services, please be aware you must meet the china phytosanitary requirements to be monitored by a PMC of your choice. If you do not complete the contract, then we will assume that you have made other arrangements. 

As a GAP requirement, monitoring must be carried out to ensure any sprays for leafroller or scale applied to crops after the start of the monitoring period are accompanied by a valid above-threshold result from a registered PMC. The monitoring period starts at a fixed point after fruit set regardless of when the first on-orchard monitor is carried out (table 1).

Table 1. Number of weeks from fruitset when the KiwiGreen monitoring period begins.

vARIETY SCALE LEAFROLLER MEALY BUG WHEAT BUG
HW, G14 8-weeks 5-weeks 5-weeks NA - Load out area
GA 8-weeks 7-weeks 7-weeks NA - Load out area

Services and obligations:

Apata Group will:

  • Perform pest monitoring in accordance with the Zespri KiwiGreen manual.
  • Inform growers of any results as soon as attainable.
  • Record pest monitoring results via the Zespri spray diary system prior to the commencement of harvest.

If you are employing our services, please ensure the following requirements are met:

  • Provide an updated orchard map if changes have been made since the last season.
  • Record all orchard hazards on your orchard map or separately provided hazard list.
  • Ensure your orchard blocks are clearly marked and that the hectares are correct (block signs are a GAP requirement).

CHARGES

  • Invoices will be issued monthly and are to be paid by the 20th of the following month.
  • Labour fee of $25.50/hr, per labour unit, which includes monitoring, leaf sampling, and leaf analysis.
  • Admin fee of $10/block (maximum charge of $50/KPIN) which includes reporting, auditing, administration and equipment.
  • Gate fee of $36 (local) or $85 (over 50km from one of our packing sites) charged per visit which includes petrol, vehicle running costs, and staff travelling time.
  • All costs exclusive of GST.

key contacts

To discuss or book monitoring:

Mends Lane Angela Tiopira 020 415 40080 [email protected]
Turntable Charlotte Tidman 027 213 9375 [email protected]

To discuss results or control options:

Technical & Extension Mgr Gary Geurts 027 238 9384 [email protected]
Technical Assistant Leyla Gilbert 021 0836 0328 [email protected]

 

Contact Details

Are you a machine? If not please enter nothing in here:
Contact Person Full name*
Contact Phone*
Contact Email

Kiwigreen Required at the following KPIN's

The Kiwigreen monitoring undertaken will be monitoring leaf and fruit for leafroller and mealy bug, the collection and examination of scale, and checking the load out area for host weeds of wheat bug.

Please provide the Full Bloom Date for your KPIN Variety**.
 
KPIN 1*
KPIN Variety*
HW Full Bloom Date
GA Full Bloom Date
KPIN 2
KPIN Variety
HW Full Bloom Date
GA Full Bloom Date
KPIN 3
KPIN Variety
HW Full Bloom Date
GA Full Bloom Date
KPIN 4
KPIN Variety
HW Full Bloom Date
GA Full Bloom Date
If load out area is not located at the KPIN, please provide address, if this is not applicable please write 'NA'.*

If you have more than 4 KPIN's please email [email protected] with the full list of KPIN's, varieties, and full bloom dates upon finishing this form.

 

**We require your full bloom date so we can ensure monitoring begins at the correct time as per the Zespri crop protection standard, this means any control sprays are applied at the correct time, so you pass your Zespri main audit.

How should we communicate with you

If you have a manager or other person you'd like notified please complete details below
Manager Name
Manager Contact Number
Manager Contact Email

Notify of entry
Owner
Manager

Results to
Owner
Manager

ORCHARD ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Additional entry requirements other than entry notification

AGREEMENT FOR THE ORCHARD/S
 
- I am authorised to enter into this agreement on behalf of the contracting entity, and - I agree to the terms and conditions for the provision of products and services outlined in this agreement, and - I therefore bind the contracting entity to be liable for any charges applicable for those products and services.*
Full Name of person confirming*
Date*

Apata has implemented a best practice policy and all Apata employees must adhere to Psa-V orchard visit protocols as recommended by KVH (http://www.kvh.org.nz/vdb/document/676). If you have any additional requirements, please let us know by adding it to the pest monitoring contract return form.

Disclaimer:   Apata Group Limited will exercise reasonable skill, care, and diligence in the performance of any and all services provided but shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of any information so provided.