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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

One 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.

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.

Lawyer: No money if Wang bankrupted

If May Wang is bankrupted, her creditors will receive nothing as there are no assets to sell, her lawyer told the court yesterday.

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.

Woman killed in farm bike fall

Chocolate: Worth its weight in gold?

The world could run out of affordable chocolate within 20 years as farmers in West Africa abandon their crops, industry experts claim.

Kathmandu founder in $2m farm cruelty fight

Jan Cameron has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty - and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers' cruel practices.

RD1 gives dairy farmers dial-a-gumboot service

Southland claim $47m after snow

Fonterra's record day inspires hope

Crafar income not declared, IRD tells court

Fonterra in record milk production

Operating losses treble as problems hit NZFSU

Wang wins court case over $475k

Auditors add to doubts on Crafar farms buy

Farm sale commission claim rejected

Hubbard used own money to prop up funds, report finds