Chile tests kiwifruit orchards for Psa virus

Chile's kiwifruit orchards are being extensively tested for the possible presence of Psa-V.

October 21 , 2011

NZ: Psa pressure pushes T&G to withdraw Zespri appeal

Turners & Growers has put aside its appeal against kiwifruit exporter Zespri due to New Zealand's struggles with Psa.

October 18 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit ‘underperformed’ in 2011, says Satara MD

New Zealand’s Satara says the country's kiwifruit was undersold by single desk marketer Zespri this year.

October 17 , 2011

NZ: Kiwifruit growers busy developing Psa-resistant vines

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is optimistic that it will develop Psa-resistant vines.

October 14 , 2011

International Special Edition

October 07 , 2011

NZ: Zespri jobs to go in kiwifruit Psa crisis

Zespri has announced proposed layoffs in the wake of the kiwifruit Psa crisis.

October 04 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit spray program under fire

One of New Zealand's leading bacterial scientists has criticized the country's kiwifruit spraying recommendations.

October 03 , 2011

NZ finding its legs with baby kiwifruit

New Zealand KiwiBerry growers are capitalizing on strong international demand for the child-friendly fruit.

September 30 , 2011

China-NZ apple protocol finalized

New Zealand and China have signed a key apple phytosanitary protocol ahead of increased volumes.

September 29 , 2011

NZ: Psa disease drives Seeka staff cut

Staff at New Zealand company Seeka have been asked to volunteer for redundancy before the end of this week.

September 28 , 2011