Re ‘Better border protection' (The Weekend Sun, August 3). I agree with what has happened with the legal action from Strathboss Kiwifruit limited vs Attorney General. However, the growers themselves need to share the responsibility as well. They used the cross pollination for a while and should have done their homework on all aspects of this method and others they use to increase their yield for profit.

This court case has indeed shown us that all importers need to be more responsible in how their imports are treated before they land at our shores, and at their cost.

I also agree that MAF and Customs, as well as MPI, need to get a lot tougher on not only the primary industry, but all those who are in the import/export game.

I do not believe the growers should be compensated as they are just as responsible. The fact is it's the hard-working taxpayer that would pay for any compensation, taking money from other well-deserving sectors. Let's hope the private sector can grow with the authorities and get it right.

R Stewart, Te Puke.