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Kiwifruit vine-killing disease crisis worsens

A vine-killing disease threatening to cost NZ's kiwifruit industry hundreds of millions of dollars is spreading. Last night, 75 orchards were showing possible symptoms.

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Psa kiwifruit fears for Nelson, Kerikeri

Seventy-five properties have made contact about possible Psa symptoms, with the Govt worried the disease may be far more widespread.

Kiwifruit disease Psa explained

A round-up of information about the kiwifruit vine disease Psa.

Apple growers to be compensated for the high dollar

Psa confirmed at second orchard

The presence of the devastating kiwifruit disease Psa has been confirmed at a second kiwifruit orchard, and Zespri says it has received photos of potential symptoms of the bacterium at 43 orchards around the country.

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.

Psa symptoms found at third kiwifruit orchard

A third Kiwifruit orchard has been placed under 'restricted place notice' after symptoms of a bacterial infection were found.

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.

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

Orchardists growing gold kiwifruit may have had their hopes of bonanza returns this season dashed as they wait on confirmation that a vine-killing bacteria has arrived in NZ.

Suspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operators

Two listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.

<i>NZ Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi to have run at US80c

The New Zealand dollar will try to break above 80 US cents this week after the Federal Reserve said it will start printing US$600 billion.

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.

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