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Psa outbreak: Fears copper-spray plan may harm vines

The 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.

Almost third of NZ lakes have poor water quality - report

Nick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.

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.

Silver Fern Farms gets merger support

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.

Wang threat to taxpaying public, says IRD lawyer

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.

Second Te Puke orchard infected, says MAF

Agriculture Minister David Carter will hold talks with kiwifruit growers after symptoms of a vine-killing disease were found at a second orchard.