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Media releases
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, 2020
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, 2020Featured
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The Agcarm Summer Conference and Field Trip will be held in Napier on 25-26 February 2021.
October 20, 2020
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
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 →
August 11, 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, 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
