date:Sep 25, 2018
of spread, Mr Claridge says.
We will then consider if it is possible to eradicate it, or whether we will need to work with growers to manage its impact over the long term.
The Innovator variety of potato was last imported as germplasm into New Zealand in July 2011.
Affected potatoes can display symptoms including distortions to the skin, deep cracking, and rust-coloured arcs, streaks or flecks in the tuber flesh.
Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating how the virus may have entered the coun