Agcarm is now called
Animal and Plant Health NZ
We work with governments and stakeholders from around the globe to shape policy and meet the shared goals of health and safety for people, the environment and the food chain.
Media releases
Te Puke student’s passion for agriculture is rewarded
Despite experiencing the PSA outbreak first-hand growing up, Animal and Plant Health scholarship winner Sarah Wilson says deciding to study... read more →
July 25, 2022
Taihape student one step closer to a career in animal care
Born and bred on a sheep (Romney stud) and beef farm in the rural town of Taihape, Animal and Plant... read more →
July 11, 2022
We’ve changed our name
Animal and plant health industry association name change The industry association representing more than 90 percent of New Zealand’s crop... read more →
July 1, 2022
European Green Deal could see food become a luxury
Is food set to be a luxury of the wealthy? This is the question that resounds from reviewing the agricultural... read more →
June 22, 2022
Merger to unite representation for multi-billion-dollar crop and animal health industries
New Zealand’s two associations representing the crop protection and animal health industries will merge this month, with a name change... read more →
April 14, 2022
Protecting bees from killer mites
The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a severe threat to New Zealand’s honey bees. Since the mite appeared on our... read more →
March 23, 2022
UK and NZ animal health associations welcome regulatory co-operation
Joint media release from Agcarm and NOAH The animal health associations in the UK (NOAH) and New Zealand (Agcarm) have... read more →
March 16, 2022
New Zealand is world-leading in agrichemical management
As a leader of sustainable food production, the agrichemical industry will continue to collaborate with the government to safely manage... read more →
March 3, 2022
Failed organic drive further derails Sri Lanka’s shaky economy
The Sri Lankan government is bailing out its farmers and being blamed for a food crisis, due to a ban... read more →
March 2, 2022Featured
Animal health products critical to the future of NZ dairying
The dairy industry is New Zealand’s largest exporter and its growth has accelerated dramatically over the past three decades. A... read more →
January 7, 2022
The benefits of glyphosate to New Zealand
Glyphosate is used by farmers, land managers and home gardeners to effectively manage a wide variety of weeds. The New... read more →
October 27, 2021
Ground-breaking report: Farming, animals and food security supported by small but vital industry
The animal health industry should be applauded for its contribution to New Zealand farms, vets, animals, and people. An inaugural... read more →
July 30, 2021
EU Green Deal
The European Green Deal has admirable goals for a more sustainable future at no cost to the consumer, but a... read more →
July 3, 2021
Freight woes threatening supply
The supply of veterinary medicines and pesticides is secure for the 2021-22 season, but farmers and growers may not find... read more →
July 3, 2021
Government must listen to industry
When it comes to the food we eat, most people will agree that it is essential, that it must be... read more →
July 3, 2021
Submission
Update of Veterinary Medicine Adverse Event Guidance Documents & Reporting Form 25 May 2021
May 25, 2021
Submission
Proposed new controls for the use of Brodifacoum containing products 18 May 2021
May 18, 2021
