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Media releases
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, 2019
Our pets are good for us: Recognising International Cat Day
There is a wealth of evidence proving what many of us already know – our pets are good for us.... read more →
August 8, 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
Ashburton student one step closer to career in animal care
Forget the car, the swanky holiday or the latest iPhone. An Ashburton student, who’s just won a $2,500 scholarship from... read more →
June 13, 2019Featured
The process for developing crop protection products
The crop protection industry exists and thrives because it is the only way growers and farmers can reasonably be certain... read more →
January 17, 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
Register for Conference
The Summer Conference will be held at the Sudima Hotel Airport Christchurch on 26 February 2020.
November 25, 2019
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, 2019Landmark 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
NZ bee loss is low, but needs attention
Bees have a vital role to play in food production and agriculture. They are extremely good pollinators of crops and... read more →
May 1, 2019