HorticultureIndustry expert warns against under reaction to PsaA kiwifruit industry expert is warning that under reaction to the vine canker disease could be fatal for the industry. 09 Nov 09:04 PM
HorticulturePsa symptoms found at third kiwifruit orchardA third Kiwifruit orchard has been placed under 'restricted place notice' after symptoms of a bacterial infection were found.09 Nov 07:56 PM
HorticultureMAF issues stay-away order for kiwifruit orchardsThe 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.09 Nov 04:30 PM
HorticultureSecond Te Puke orchard infected, says MAFAgriculture Minister David Carter will hold talks with kiwifruit growers after symptoms of a vine-killing disease were found at a second orchard.09 Nov 06:05 AM
HorticultureSecond kiwifruit orchard quarantinedMAF has now quarantined a second Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard over a suspected outbreak of the devastating disease Psa.09 Nov 04:27 AM
HorticultureFunding cuts to blame for kiwifruit disease - LabourLabour's biosecurity spokesman says cuts to jobs and funding are behind the outbreak of the devastating kiwifruit disease Psa.09 Nov 02:15 AM
HorticultureKiwifruit probe turns to length of Psa infectionKiwifruit disease researchers are trying to answer a crucial question - how long has Psa been here in New Zealand?09 Nov 01:00 AM
HorticultureInfected kiwifruit vines may need to be burned - ZespriOne option for containing the bacteria found on a kiwifruit orchard may be to rip out the infected vines and burn them, Zespri's head says.08 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryRedbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientistRedback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.08 Nov 07:43 PM
HorticultureCarter urges caution over kiwifruit diseaseA kiwifruit disease found at a North Island orchard has the potential to upset trade but should not cause panic, the Biosecurity Minister says.08 Nov 07:34 PM
HorticultureDisease fear for kiwifruit sectorThe kiwifruit industry faces a nervous wait as the threat of a disease never recorded in New Zealand hangs over a North Island orchard.08 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryHundreds of millions of kiwifruit dollars at riskOrchardists 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.08 Nov 07:18 AM
The CountrySuspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operatorsTwo 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.08 Nov 03:17 AM
The CountryDisease fears threaten NZ kiwifruitAn orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.07 Nov 10:55 PM
The CountryJews fundraise to fight animal welfare codeHeads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.27 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmers say Jetstar border plan 'short-sighted'Jetstar's calls to scrap immigration checks on the Tasman have sparked biosecurity fears from Federated Farmers.05 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryNoxious Japanese kelp found in FiordlandBoaties are being asked to check their vessels for hitchhiking seaweed, after a noxious Japanese kelp turned up in Fiordland.24 Apr 02:59 AM
HorticultureAust growers continue to query safety of NZ applesAustralian pipfruit bodies are still questioning the safety of NZ apples, despite a WTO interim report apparently indicating a win for local growers.12 Apr 08:48 PM
HorticultureNZ apples to take bite out of Australian fruit marketNZ's apple growers have reportedly won a victory in their battle to sell fruit in Australia but the industry is not expecting benefits any time soon. 12 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryBrain disease found in sheepNew Zealand bio-security and food safety authorities moved proactively this morning to announce the discovery of a brain disease that affects sheep.27 Oct 11:30 PM
