The CountryBurning of vines may start todayThe Govt could learn today whether diseased kiwifruit vines will need to be destroyed, as leaves begin to wilt on the first properties reported.11 Nov 04:30 PM
HorticulturePsa outbreak: Fears copper-spray plan may harm vinesThe Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing to copper-spray kiwifruit orchards affected by the vine-killing Psa bacteria, despite reservations it could do more harm than good.11 Nov 06:42 AM
HorticultureSpraying of kiwifruit vines on holdSpraying kiwifruit vines with copper spray in hopes of controlling the vine-killing bacteria PSA has been put on hold today as growers and experts discuss the consequences of the action.10 Nov 08:03 PM
HorticultureKiwifruit vine-killing disease crisis worsensA 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.10 Nov 04:30 PM
HorticulturePsa kiwifruit fears for Nelson, KerikeriSeventy-five properties have made contact about possible Psa symptoms, with the Govt worried the disease may be far more widespread.10 Nov 05:02 AM
HorticultureKiwifruit disease Psa explainedA round-up of information about the kiwifruit vine disease Psa.10 Nov 12:07 AM
HorticulturePsa confirmed at second orchardThe 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.09 Nov 11:46 PM
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
