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From time to time MPI provide updates on biosecurity issues and carry out public awareness campaigns. Potatoes NZ Inc. are keen to support these activities and will provide the MPI material for the potato industry members.
Dickeya dianthicola found in Western Australia
Dickeya dianthicola has been found in a commercial potato crop north of Perth, Western Australia – read more… Dickeya dianthicola Photo … Read More
Biosecurity update – Black Bean Aphid
As part of our readiness and response obligations under GIA we are profiling a number of priority pests. Black Bean … Read More
Dickeya solani in NZ
Both Pectobacterium atrosepticum and P. carotovorum subsp. carotovorum have previously been isolated from potato tubers with soft rot symptoms in … Read More
Dickeya solani biosecurity case study – USA 2015
In 2014 and 2015, growers in many parts of the eastern United States region started to notice blackleg symptoms in … Read More
Dickeya solani biosecurity case study – Europe 2005
Europe 2005 In 2005/2006, a growing number of cases of potato blackleg/top wilt in Northern Europe and Israel were found … Read More
Residue compliance information for Potatoes NZ
Download Residue Compliance Information book This compliance information is intended to benefit both domestic and export growers by ensuring easily … Read More