Blueberry rust detected on imported blueberries

Caitlin Jarvis
November 10 2020 - 3:30pm
RUST OUTBREAK: Biosecurity officers remove infected blueberry plants from a property on the North-West Coast in 2015 as the farmer looks on. Picture: file
RUST OUTBREAK: Biosecurity officers remove infected blueberry plants from a property on the North-West Coast in 2015 as the farmer looks on. Picture: file

Imported blueberries bought from a Tasmanian supermarket have been found infected with blueberry rust after a member of the public raised the alarm.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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