There are concerns the iconic Bluff oyster could be decimated by a parasite discovered on Stewart Island. Bonamia ostreae has […]
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Myrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction
DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]
Continue readingUnstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction
New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]
Continue readingFruit fly incursion – experts respond
Containment at early stages is critical, say experts commenting on the detection of Queensland fruit flies in Auckland. The flies, […]
Continue readingFruit fly find prompts Auckland lockdown
The discovery of solitary male Queensland fruit fly in the Grey Lynn area of Auckland has biosecurity authorities on high […]
Continue readingFast-growing pasture: feed or weed? Experts respond
Farmers who use plant varieties that become invasive weeds should pay a levy to cover any environmental management costs, say […]
Continue readingPests costing economy and environment – RSNZ paper
Weeds, wasps, rats and sea squirts are among a swarm of pests and diseases that represent a growing threat to […]
Continue readingBiosecurity forum looks hard at NZ border
Biosecurity in New Zealand- have we gone soft at the border? was the title of a conference which has raised […]
Continue readingPsa genome in the news
The long-awaited publication of the Psa-V genome has been widely reported in the news. The research, under taken by Prof Russel […]
Continue readingIan Ferguson (Plant & Food) talks Future Plants
To celebrate Fascination of Plants Day, Plant & Food have collated video interviews with their experts as well as their […]
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