The CountryGovt: PSA outbreak will cost $75mThe Government has announced a $50 million plan to fight the kiwifruit vine bacteria PSA and expects total losses from infection of $75 million over the next two years.17 Nov 10:19 PM
The CountryPsa disease hits South Island orchardsThe PSA disease has spread to kiwifruit orchards in the South Island and eradication is looking unlikely, Biosecurity Minister David Carter says.17 Nov 04:32 AM
HorticultureKiwifruit support package thrashed outThe Kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council has put together a grower support package which it will propose to Biosecurity Minister David Carter and other parties tomorrow.16 Nov 07:37 AM
The CountryPsa strategy to focus on 'aggressive containment'Biosecurity Minister David Carter says hopes of eradicating the Psa disease are fading, with the number of infected orchards climbing.15 Nov 04:24 AM
The CountryInfected kiwifruit orchards have doubledThe kiwifruit crisis in the Bay of Plenty is reaching new heights, with the number of stricken Te Puke orchards today doubling to eight. Another 82 are under investigation.14 Nov 12:22 AM
The CountryFourth 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
The CountryBillion-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
The CountryEradication 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
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
The CountryFood prices up 2.2pc - fruit and veg climbThe impact of a higher GST rate has been felt in the supermarket, said Statistics NZ, with food prices rising 2.2 per cent in October.10 Nov 10:40 PM
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