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Government supports new science for agriculture
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 2:04 pm | Agcarm
New Zealand’s primary sector is one step closer to accessing new agricultural products due to government’s support for increasing timeframes around data protection. More >>
Lifelong love of animals behind student’s windfall
Friday, 3 June 2016, 8:58 am | Agcarm
Lifelong love of animals behind student’s windfall A veterinary science student’s lifelong love of animals was rewarded with a $2,500 scholarship from Agcarm. Born and bred in New Plymouth, 20-year-old Massey University student Ben Mitchell has ... More >>
Student’s passion for agriculture rewarded
Friday, 3 June 2016, 8:49 am | Agcarm
Agricultural student Sarah Ross is bucking a trend – and she’s just won a $2,500 scholarship from Agcarm to help her do it. More >>
Veterinarians play crucial role in protecting global health
Friday, 29 April 2016, 12:07 pm | Agcarm
Agcarm endorses World Veterinary Day held on 30 April, created to highlight the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the globe. More >>
Queen problems biggest bee health issue survey shows
Friday, 11 March 2016, 9:56 am | Agcarm
Queen problems biggest bee health issue survey shows New Zealand honey bee population is growing, with queen problems at the heart of bee health issues, demonstrates first of its kind survey. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the beekeeping ... More >>
Global experts join forces to improve animal health
Friday, 4 March 2016, 4:44 pm | Agcarm
Animal health and wellbeing requires greater global cooperation than ever before and New Zealand has the rare opportunity to participate in discussions which will contribute to the health of farm animals and pets around the world. More >>
Agcarm President Speech to the Agcarm Summer Conference
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 3:01 pm | Agcarm
I’ve mentioned data protection in every speech to every Agcarm conference I’ve ever spoken to since I became President of Agcarm. More >>
Have a spray-safe summer
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 1:36 pm | Agcarm
Have a spray-safe summer Gardeners spraying for weeds should ensure they get a handle on the basics of safe agrichemicals use, Agcarm says. At this time of year many gardeners will be noticing weeds which need to be sprayed. “The key to responsible use of ... More >>
Keeping on top of worms
Monday, 21 September 2015, 3:50 pm | Agcarm
Managing internal parasites (worms) is one of the biggest challenges that farmers face in producing healthy stock. More >>
Managing resistance to protect our crops
Monday, 17 August 2015, 5:06 pm | Agcarm
Managing resistance to protect our crops The development of pest, weed and disease resistance to crop protection compounds threatens the sustainability of our primary production and is already a major problem overseas. More >>
Government easing constraints to agricultural innovations
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 12:51 pm | Agcarm
Agcarm commends the government for tabling a Bill to improve access to the latest innovations in veterinary medicines and agrichemicals, helping New Zealand agriculture to remain competitive. More >>
President’s address to the Agcarm Annual Conference
Friday, 24 July 2015, 2:26 pm | Agcarm
“To protect and enhance the health of crops and animals through innovation and responsible use of quality products.” More >>
Agcarm calls for illegal trade to stop
Monday, 29 June 2015, 4:17 pm | Agcarm
The illegal practice of selling agricultural chemicals in the likes of used soft drink bottles is dangerous and irresponsible says Agcarm. More >>
A message to gardeners wanting the perfect lawn
Monday, 16 February 2015, 4:55 pm | Agcarm
Home gardeners attending to pesky weeds in their lawns need to be mindful of what they are spraying them with, especially when composting lawn clippings. More >>
Chemical re-labelling timeframe too short
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 9:08 am | Agcarm
Agcarm is working positively with government to update health and safety regulations, but two years is not enough time to implement such complex changes. More >>
Agrichemical sellers upskill in health and safety
Friday, 24 October 2014, 3:32 pm | Agcarm
Protection of people and the environment is the focus of a new qualification developed by Agcarm to upskill staff in the rural servicing industry. More >>
Parliamentary report shows bee industry in pretty good shape
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 1:33 pm | Agcarm
Managed bee hives and honey production in New Zealand is increasing and there is little or no evidence that pesticides are affecting bee health, according to a parliamentary committee report released this week. More >>
Driving safety home to farmers
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 5:37 pm | Agcarm
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Agcarm and WorkSafe New Zealand, is launching a campaign to increase awareness about the importance of wearing the right safety gear when using farm chemicals. More >>
Veterinary student’s desire for rural practice rewarded
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 3:24 pm | Agcarm
A veterinary science student’s ambition for rural practice was rewarded with a $2,500 scholarship from Agcarm. More >>
PSA devastation driver for winning student
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 3:11 pm | Agcarm
Horticulture student Yvette Jones plans to put her studies to good use. She wants to prevent biosecurity disasters like PSA affecting New Zealand growers. More >>
