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The kiwifruit industry initially lost a billion dollars -- about one-third of its capital value -- to Psa, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

Science could be a key factor in the Kiwifruit Claim which heads to court on August 7, scheduled for a 13-week hearing.

Despite the wet weather, kiwifruit vine killing bacteria Psa has surprisingly been less active so far this spring.

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is lauded these days for its recovery from Psa. This innovative, well-organised industry has orchardists, scientists, marketers and distributors working well together.

Vine disease (Psa) has had a positive impact on the kiwifruit industry, given where it is today, says Zespri International chief operating office Simon Limmer.

Farmers facing the industry's lowest milk price in years will this month hear lessons learnt by the kiwifruit industry when Psa struck in 2010.

The kiwifruit industry has seen a resurgence of vine-killing disease Psa-V this year, but still expects a bumper crop.

Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries author Jarred Mair got a big surprise while preparing the report.

The amazing recovery of the kiwifruit industry from the ravages of PSa was celebrated recently at Parliament in Wellington.

A cold winter and wet, windy spring has seen a resurgence of Psa in kiwifruit vines in all affected areas.