date:Oct 18, 2018
potatoes. Now, growers in the district are keeping an eye on their crops, being kept up-to-date with developments.
Biosecurity New Zealand said two infected cultivars from the 2017-18 season had been found in Innovator and Russet Burbank variety potatoes. BNZ is working with national industry body Potatoes NZ to respond to the incident.
Biosecurity NZ said if widespread, the virus could cause productivity issues for growers. Their main focus should be to understand risks associated with its es