Industry expert warns against under reaction to Psa
A kiwifruit industry expert is warning that under reaction to the vine canker disease could be fatal for the industry.
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MAF issues stay-away order for kiwifruit orchards
The public is being asked to stay away from all kiwifruit orchards as the extent of a bacterial outbreak already confirmed on one Bay of Plenty property remains unclear.
Second Te Puke orchard infected, says MAF
Agriculture Minister David Carter will hold talks with kiwifruit growers after symptoms of a vine-killing disease were found at a second orchard.
Second kiwifruit orchard quarantined
MAF has now quarantined a second Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard over a suspected outbreak of the devastating disease Psa.
Funding cuts to blame for kiwifruit disease - Labour
Labour's biosecurity spokesman says cuts to jobs and funding are behind the outbreak of the devastating kiwifruit disease Psa.
Kiwifruit probe turns to length of Psa infection
Kiwifruit disease researchers are trying to answer a crucial question - how long has Psa been here in New Zealand?
Infected kiwifruit vines may need to be burned - Zespri
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Redbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientist
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Carter urges caution over kiwifruit disease
A kiwifruit disease found at a North Island orchard has the potential to upset trade but should not cause panic, the Biosecurity Minister says.
Disease fear for kiwifruit sector
The kiwifruit industry faces a nervous wait as the threat of a disease never recorded in New Zealand hangs over a North Island orchard.
Hundreds of millions of kiwifruit dollars at risk
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Suspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operators
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Disease fears threaten NZ kiwifruit
An orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.
Jews fundraise to fight animal welfare code
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Farmers say Jetstar border plan 'short-sighted'
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Noxious Japanese kelp found in Fiordland
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Aust growers continue to query safety of NZ apples
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NZ apples to take bite out of Australian fruit market
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