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Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has received a Psa-V positive test result on Hort16A and male vines on a Whangarei kiwifruit orchard - the first confirmed case in the region.

The lingering effects of the devastating PSA outbreak did not stop kiwifruit growers Stephen Kenna and Phillipa Wright entering the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

The kiwifruit industry is just about back to where it was before PSa, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

Zespri forecasts a record season for Gold kiwifruit even though the new replacement Gold3 orchards are not yet in full production.

The kiwifruit season is promising strong growth with volumes back to pre-Psa levels this season, Zespri's chief executive Lain Jager says.

THE KIWIFRUIT Claim had not been lodged with the High Court late last week, but it was understood the group was planning a public statement shortly.

CAMPBELL TACON, who manages John Ericksen’s orchard, has worked there for eight years and before that in the apple industry. Tacon is highly regarded by other growers for his ideas and the way he manages this operation.

THE KIWIFRUIT Claim was due to be lodged with the High Court in Wellington late last week (Oct 17).

TWO GOLDONI Quasar 90 tractors (85hp) are helping ease the load of Psa management on a Hawkes Bay orchard, says the tractor supplier.

KIWIFRUIT GROWERS have taken another step on recovery pathway from the vine-killing disease Psa, with gold kiwifruit volumes forecast to rise in 2014 after two years of decline, Zespri's chief executive Lain Jager says.