'It kills trees': virus threat gives cherry growers little to smile about

By Tracey Prisk
Updated June 23 2014 - 6:37am, first published 4:00am
BE VIGILANT: Orchardist Peter West wants all nurseries in Australia to test their trees for the Little Cherry Virus 2. Photo: STEVE GOSCH 0622sgberries2
BE VIGILANT: Orchardist Peter West wants all nurseries in Australia to test their trees for the Little Cherry Virus 2. Photo: STEVE GOSCH 0622sgberries2

ORCHARDISTS say the Little Cherry Virus 2 could spell the end of the local cherry industry if tough biosecurity measures are not introduced to stop the virus spreading throughout mainland Australia.

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