Skip to main content

AUDIO: "Strong evidence" of citrus canker found in Northern Territory, says Government

Citrus canker is a serious bacterial disease which affects citrus plants leaves, twigs and fruit causing the fruit to fall to the ground before it ripens. (Supplied: Department of Agriculture and Water Resources)

The NT Government has "strong evidence" that some citrus plants sold from two Top End nurseries, were infected with citrus canker.

The public is now being urged to check their citrus plants for signs of the disease.

Commercial growers are anxiously waiting to see if there are any trade implications.

Here's what you need to know.

Back to top