Bad News for Wide Bay Tomato Growers
Last week the exotic virus Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus was found in a Wide Bay backyard and it has now spread to several commercial tomato growers’ properties.
This virus threatest Wide Bay’s million dollar tomato industry by stunting tomato growth and limiting yields. The vurs is carried by the silverleaf whitefly - a common pest in this area.
While the virus has no affect on humans it is important to eradicate it before it ruins the region’s tomato industry so if you see anything unusual in your backyard tomato crop contact the Department of Primary Industry immediately.
