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High Court judgment emphasises need for review of GM law
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 3:33 pm | Agcarm
A High Court judgment has highlighted the dire need for a review of out-of-date New Zealand law on genetic modification (GM) technology, said Graeme Peters, chief executive of Agcarm. More >>
‘Dirty Dozen’ report irresponsible and unscientific
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 9:46 am | Agcarm
Consumers can be assured that conventionally grown fruit and vegetables are safe to eat, despite the alarmist claims of a new report from the pro-organics movement. More >>
TPP negotiators should drop opposition to data protection
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 4:07 pm | Agcarm
New Zealand negotiators wanting to make progress in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks could start by dropping their opposition to data protection. More >>
Pesticides not to blame for bee deaths
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 4:39 pm | Agcarm
Europe’s decision to ban neonicotinoids is another example of politicians making decisions meant for regulators. Pesticides have been blamed for a decline in bee health despite a lack of scientific proof. More >>
Pesticides Not to Blame For Bee Deaths
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 4:36 pm | Agcarm
Europe’s decision to ban neonicotinoids is another example of politicians making decisions meant for regulators. Pesticides have been blamed for a decline in bee health despite a lack of scientific proof. More >>
Industry Applauds Government for Cutting Red Tape
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 4:08 pm | Agcarm
A three-year effort by industry to reduce super-cautious rules constricting the availability of animal medicines has succeeded. Animal health companies say that the resulting streamlined process for approving treatments will reduce cost and remove a roadblock ... More >>
Paraparaumu student one step closer to career in animal care
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 5:02 pm | Agcarm
While most students would spend it on a holiday or a new car, a Paraparaumu veterinary science student has a far more pragmatic use for her recently-won $2,500 scholarship. More >>
Data protection disappointment
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 12:00 pm | Agcarm
Government proposals on data protection are a huge disappointment to the makers and sellers of agrichemicals and veterinary medicines. More >>
Pirongia student one step closer to career in animal care
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 4:09 pm | Agcarm
Forget the car, the boat and the holiday home offered by Big Wednesday. A Pirongia student, who's just won a $2,500 scholarship from industry association Agcarm, has more down-to-earth aspirations. More >>
Bee Safety A Priority
Friday, 20 June 2008, 11:54 am | Agcarm
Agcarm members are going into bat for bees to ensure they can continue to do their important work as pollinators, said Graeme Peters, chief executive of Agcarm. More >>
Look in your letterbox for recycling information
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:14 am | Agcarm
Due to the onset of wet weather, information packs for the new blue-lidded recycling bins will be placed in your letterbox, rather than taped to the lid of the bin, to make sure they remain dry. More >>
Vet shortage must be tackled
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:12 am | Agcarm
A new report has reinforced the urgent need to find ways to reverse declining numbers of veterinarians in rural New Zealand, said Graeme Peters, chief executive of Agcarm. More >>
