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Media releases
Tararua veterinary student one step closer to a career in animal welfare
Massey University veterinary science student Kate Poole’s drive to help evolve New Zealand’s production animal systems has been rewarded with... read more →
June 19, 2020
Horticulture student’s drive to push NZ’s high-quality produce around the globe is rewarded
The journey of New Zealand’s high quality nutritious food from farmer to fork is what drives Agcarm’s horticultural scholarship winner,... read more →
June 3, 2020
Pesticide use in New Zealand well below compliance safety guidance
A survey released today confirms that the Kiwi diet is safe and that any pesticide residues on food are extremely... read more →
April 22, 2020
Healthy food and animals – just what we need
The New Zealand public can be assured that the supply of healthy food is secure - aided by farmers, growers... read more →
March 30, 2020
New Zealand’s food supply needs protecting
The animal medicines and crop protection lobby group Agcarm applauds the government’s efforts to protect the health of New Zealanders... read more →
March 20, 2020
Protecting New Zealand’s native species
The common goal of protecting New Zealand’s native species brought together Iwi, the crop protection industry and the Environmental Protection... read more →
December 6, 2019
Biotech policy a step in the right direction
The peak association that represents New Zealand’s animal medicine and crop protection industries welcomes the National party’s new biotech policy.... read more →
October 8, 2019
Dogs are good for us: International Dog Day
There is a wealth of evidence proving what dog owners already know – our pets are good for us. Dogs... read more →
August 26, 2019
Agrichemical manufacturers endorse taking responsibility for removing environmental waste
Government initiatives to put the onus on manufacturers for ensuring that their products can be recycled or disposed of safely... read more →
August 9, 2019Featured
Embracing the power of food loss technology and food waste solutions to strengthen global food security
Today there are 800 million undernourished people in the world, yet the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that... read more →
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update
New Zealand is at Level 1 of the COVID-19 response alert system. At this level, all primary industries and support... read more →
March 30, 2020
Don’t let fear stop you from eating your five a day
Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables to stay healthy? If your diet is like most New Zealanders, the answer... read more →
February 23, 2020
Robotic technology is revolutionising farming
From weeding and spraying crops to taking care of cattle, digital technology is making its mark on agriculture. Self-driven vehicles... read more →
January 21, 2020
Celebrating New Zealand’s healthy food
What was the last thing you ate? Do you know where it came from, or the journey it took to... read more →
January 9, 2020
Agcarm affirms safety of glyphosate
Glyphosate is used in New Zealand by farmers, councils and home gardeners. It has recorded more than 40 years of... read more →
October 1, 2019
Landmark report shows value of pesticides to NZ’s land-based industries
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research today released a landmark report, showing that New Zealand’s economy would lose up to... read more →
July 23, 2019
Crop protection products are supporting smallholder farmers
For millions of families in the developing world, farming is not just an occupation – it is their sole means... read more →
July 1, 2019
UN antimicrobial resistance report – immediate global action needed to divert crisis
New Zealand is a low user of antimicrobials in animals, but needs to join intensive efforts required to overcome resistance... read more →
June 1, 2019
