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Media releases
What lessons can we learn from European glyphosate review
Glyphosate use in Europe has resulted in reassessments, reviews and bans in some countries, causing a backlash by farmers. The... read more →
April 28, 2021
Securing a safe food supply
The obstacles New Zealand farmers and growers navigate pale in comparison to the challenges of their Asian counterparts. The region... read more →
March 15, 2021
Vaccinating animals for their health – and ours
As we struggle to fathom how we ended up in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re reminded of the... read more →
March 2, 2021
Our future is in the hands of farmers
New Zealand is hitting the mark in providing the world with high quality and safe food. Agcarm supports recent government... read more →
February 1, 2021
Agcarm appoints new animal health expert
The industry association for crop protection and animal health manufacturers and distributors has appointed Jeff Howe as its technical manager.... read more →
December 23, 2020
Agricultural policies must incentivise innovation
Agcarm calls on the government to introduce managed risk to legislation. Its chief executive Mark Ross says that the rural... read more →
September 17, 2020
Agrichemicals in good supply for 2020-2021 season
Farmers and growers can rest assured that agrichemicals are in strong supply for the 2020 to 2021 season, even as... read more →
August 13, 2020
End of the road for free-riders
Agrichemical manufacturers back the government’s mandate to take environmental responsibility for their products at the end of their useful life.... read more →
July 29, 2020
New President of Agcarm
The industry association for crop protection and animal health manufacturers and distributors has appointed Gavin Kerr, Country Manager for agrichemical... read more →
July 29, 2020Featured
Annual Conference: Working together for a sustainable future
The Agcarm Annual Conference will be held in Wellington 21 July 2021. Join us for a day of networking and... read more →
April 9, 2021
COVID-19 Update
New Zealand is at Level 1 of the Covid-19 response alert system. All businesses can operate and interact with the... read more →
March 1, 2021
Speech: Agcarm President Gavin Kerr’s address to the Agcarm Summer Conference
East Pier Hotel 50 Nelson Quay, Ahuriri Napier 9.20am, Thursday 25 February 2021 Before I start, I want to take... read more →
February 26, 2021
Some perspective on the health of NZ bees
Bees are an essential component of a strong agricultural sector. They support New Zealand’s $6 billion horticultural industry by pollinating... read more →
September 22, 2020
Farmers and growers are missing out on newer and greener technology
The Government launched a bold plan to boost primary sector export earnings by $44 billion over the next decade while... read more →
July 24, 2020
Food loss technology and food waste solutions will 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, 2020Don’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
