AgribusinessFourth kiwifruit orchard infectedA fourth orchard in Te Puke has been confirmed with the kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA. MAF is currently investigating 82 orchards in total.13 Nov 12:17 AM
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AgribusinessBillion-dollar crisis in the orchardIt was just another day at Zespri, until the phone rang and the jaw-dropping news came through.12 Nov 04:30 PM
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New ZealandEradication of Psa becoming "increasingly difficult" - MAFAs suspicions grow that Psa has spread to kiwfruit orchards outside the BOP, MAF says it's unlikely it will be able to eradicate the disease.12 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBurning 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
AgribusinessPsa 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
AgribusinessJapan welcome to join TPP 'only on our terms' - KeyJohn Key has told his Japanese hosts at Apec that NZ only wants Japan at talks on a regional free trade agreement if agriculture is on the table.10 Nov 08:18 PM
AgribusinessSpraying 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
AgribusinessKiwifruit 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
AgribusinessPsa 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
AgribusinessKiwifruit disease Psa explainedA round-up of information about the kiwifruit vine disease Psa.10 Nov 12:07 AM
AgribusinessPsa 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
AgribusinessIndustry 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
AgribusinessPsa 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