Government must step up efforts to support the rural sector so that all Kiwis can access safe, healthy and affordable food. On the heels of a recession, farming supports our... read more →
New Zealand has a global reputation for high safety standards and good agricultural practices in food production. Treating animals and plants for pests and diseases helps prevent foodborne risks to... read more →
Animal diseases are associated with significant increases in livestock greenhouse gas emissions and land use, and reduced productivity. In addition, they pose a threat to food security. Animals suffer from... read more →
A survey by Landcare Research estimates that 6.4 percent of bee colonies are lost due to the Varroa Destructor mite, demonstrating that its destructive effects are escalating. The annual survey... read more →
Innovative solutions by our blue economy industries could be key to finding a sustainable path forward in a warming world, says Cawthron Institute Chief Executive Volker Kuntzsch. In his address... read more →
Animal and Plant Health NZ has appointed Jo-Anne Stokes as Technical Adviser - Crop Protection to help its members tackle the hurdles associated with bringing innovative solutions to New Zealand... read more →
With almost every region and market affected by unprecedented challenges, times are tough for the rural sector, says Animal and Plant Health NZ President Gavin Kerr. “It’s quite scary, and... read more →
