Joint response is closing out. Please see the latest update about the Potato Mop-top Virus from MPI and Potatoes New Zealand. PNZ ask that all our stakeholders ensure their up-to-date email and mobile numbers be copied to Gemma Carroll via our Contact form.If you have team members needing to be kept in the loop, also send…
by Gemma Carroll [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The most recent biosecurity incursion has been a timely reminder of the importance of on farm biosecurity. On farm best practice involves steps or processes that are a part of everyday activity. These sensible precautions should not just be employed in response to a new pest or disease,…
Biosecurity on the Farm. A useful reminder for potential vectors of pests and diseases on your farm. Display in your staff room or office, clearly visible to visitors and crew.
A new PCN Fact Sheet entitled “Management of Potato Cyst Nematode in New Zealand Potato Crops” has been published by PotatoesNZ. The fact sheet summarises the characteristics of the species and goes on to describe the certification programme that has been established. This fact-sheet provides guidance on preventing the spread of PCN and ways of…
John Fletcher – Plant and Food Research offers his perspective on the importance of Potatoe virus S (PVS)… Potato virus S (PVS) is a virus causing very mild (often not visible) symptoms in a potato crop. Its effect on a crop may be enhanced with a co-infection (mixed infection) with other viruses such as Potato…
The inaugural Pest Management and Biosecurity Preparedness Workshop was held at Plant & Food Research in Lincoln in early November. Representatives from Eurogrow, Fruitfed, McCain Foods, SGS, Seed & Field Services, Southern Star Seeds, Talley’s and independent experts attended the workshop, which was brilliantly lead by Jessica Dohmen-Vereijssen and her team. Attendees undertook a number…
One of the most important factors when dealing with an unwanted pest incursion is the ability to quickly identify locations where that pest may be present. Not knowing physical locations or being able to quickly identify locations where the pest may be, can cause significant delays in identifying the scale of the problem, preventing further…
There has been a lot talk about farm biosecurity since the signing of Government Industry Agreement (GIA) – but what actually is farm biosecurity and what are growers expected to do? Farm biosecurity includes a range of management practices and activities that are carried out on your property to prevent the entry and spread of…
New Zealand country freedom for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) haplotypes B, C, D and E. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has recently notified that New Zealand has country freedom for the organism Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) and its haplotypes B, C, D and E. CLso is a bacterium transmitted by psyllids causing disease symptoms…
Dickeya dianthicola has been found in a commercial potato crop north of Perth, Western Australia – read more… Dickeya dianthicola Photo credit: Steve Johnson
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