Smarter rules, stronger future - APHANZ welcomes reform bills opportunity Proposed reforms to the approval process for critical tools used by farmers and growers mark the most significant regulatory change... read more →
New Zealand is quietly losing investment in crop protection innovation. This article highlights the increasing challenges APHANZ members are facing to make the case for innovation and investment in New... read more →
The approval of a new fungicide seed treatment to combat diseases in potatoes is positive, however growers will be hoping a necessary final approval will be completed quickly so the... read more →
New Zealand has been here before. Every major technological shift in history has followed the same pattern: early optimism, followed by concern, debate — and delay. From the industrial revolution... read more →
New Zealand farmers and growers are calling for faster, more reliable, affordable access to modern crop‑protection and animal‑health tools. Their livelihoods depend on it. But the livelihoods of global manufacturers... read more →
Animal and Plant Health NZ (APHANZ) today launched its 2026 Manifesto, calling for a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework to support innovation, investment, and supply‑chain resilience for the country’s primary sector. APHANZ... read more →
18 November 2025 The global pipeline of new crop protection products represents the next generation of innovation—solutions designed to replace older chemistry with products that deliver lower environmental impact, more... read more →


