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The Government’s agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review must address the current backlog of new products awaiting approval, says industry group Animal and Plant Health NZ. Animal and Plant Health NZ today briefed Parliament’s Primary Production… Read more > The post Regulatory review vital to primary sector growth appeared first on Animal and Plant Health NZ ..read more

Farmers and growers’ opportunities are hampered by delays in approving new animal and plant health products New Zealand’s economy depends on a productive and profitable primary sector. Our farmers and growers are facing big challenges… Read more > The post Priorities appeared first on Animal and Plant Health NZ ..read more

1 August 2024 Before we dive into our main conference, I'd like to share some insights from a special leadership breakfast that took place earlier this morning. We were honoured to have Minister for Regulation… Read more > The post President’s address to ‘Pioneering Future Pathways’ Annual Conference and AGM appeared first on Animal and Plant Health NZ ..read more

Matt Denton Giles As Country Field Scientist for Corteva Agriscience NZ, I am responsible for managing local trial research with the aim to use these data to register new products in New Zealand. Prior to… Read more > The post Emerging Leaders appeared first on Animal and Plant Health NZ ..read more

Animal and Plant Health NZ supports the Government's intent to speed up the approval process for new agrichemical products to improve trade and environmental outcomes, following an announcement by Ministers Seymour, Simmonds and Hoggard. Regulation Minister David Seymour said, “Red tape stops farmers and growers from getting access to products that have been approved by other OECD countries.” Animal and Plant Health NZ Chief Executive Liz Shackleton says that the association’s members have innovative products waiting for approval that will address some of agriculture’s greatest challenges - re ..read more

With the global population at 8.1 billion, and the UN predicting 10 billion in 2050, how do we keep feeding the population on the same amount of land while reducing our environmental footprint? We need to be smarter and more innovative to balance reducing agriculture’s impact on global emissions and ensuring all people have access to safe and healthy food. Reducing crop and animal losses is the first step in maximising the land and managing finite resources. Weeds, insect pests and diseases can destroy a third of a crop before it can be harvested. Pests also render food unpalatable or unsafe f ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, growers are facing a formidable challenge – the burden of compliance. The intricate web of regulations that attempt to enforce a ‘one size fits all’ approach is not compatible with the diversity of the environment in which they cultivate - from soil types, PH levels, specific nutrient requirements, water infrastructure, pest burden and moisture levels.  This places unsustainable weight on the shoulders of those working the land, particularly in the horticulture sector. Growers argue that they know their land intimately and understand what pra ..read more

The agricultural sector is facing a crisis, with forecasts for registering innovative animal and crop health products hitting an all-time low. A decade ago, we were world leaders in pioneering innovation. Now forecasts say it will take five to nine years to bring a new product to market. With a backlog of new product applications and less than 25 percent meeting statutory timeframes, the country is losing its competitive edge in a global market during an economic downturn. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting our ability to reform, adapt to climate change, increase productivity, meet m ..read more

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