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
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 CountryBiotech company aims to bridge green gapA local pesticide company is riding high...14 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryFruit and veg prices up 2.6pc in SeptemberThe cost of fruit and vegetables helped bump up food prices by 0.7 per cent during September, Statistics NZ said today.12 Oct 10:00 PM
HorticultureClose to home: Spring on saleOn October 23, enjoy a day exploring the glorious gardens and woodland trails at Eastwoodhill Arboretum near Gisborne for half price.11 Oct 04:30 PM
HorticultureFive of the best: Private country gardensTake inspiration for your garden by visiting these exquisite country spreads.08 Oct 04:30 PM
HorticultureLabour to announce no GST on fruit and vege policyLabour is expected to announce tomorrow its $270 million policy for removing Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables.26 Sep 04:41 AM
The CountryGarden Guru: Mind the gapsWith the soil moist and plant roots wide-awake, now's the perfect time for a garden reshuffle.18 Sep 09:37 PM
Horticulture'Magic' process turns kiwifruit into goldNZ researchers have transformed one kiwifruit into 100 plastic spoons and sewage into power.02 Sep 05:30 PM
