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Biosecurity

Research on repellents to keep kea safe

May 13, 2022 by Cameron MacDuff

Department of Conservation – media release New research to test the use of repellents to help keep kea safe during predator control operations is underway near Arthur’s Pass in Canterbury. The Department of Conservation and OSPRI (TBfree) are funding the research, which will test the effectiveness of two bird repellents (d-pulegone and anthraquinone) in reducing […]

FALL ARMYWORM UPDATE AND DETECTION

May 9, 2022 by Colin Hurst, National Arable chair Federated Farmers

As many of you would’ve heard or read by now, Biosecurity New Zealand and primary sector partners are continuing to respond to the discovery of fall armyworm in New Zealand. It is important that you have the below information no matter what sector you’re in because, despite the fact that fall armyworm larvae favours sweetcorn […]

New beehive surveillance project supports biosecurity

May 5, 2022 by Cameron MacDuff

Biosecurity NZ – media release The search is on for 100 volunteer beekeepers to join a new Biosecurity New Zealand surveillance project, looking out for future bee threat– the small hive beetle. Biosecurity New Zealand Deputy-Director General Stuart Anderson says the project is the latest of 14 targeted biosecurity surveillance programmes run around New Zealand. “These […]

Biosecurity funding increase is sensible move

May 5, 2022 by Simon Edwards

An $111 million injection for biosecurity in the May Budget is a pragmatic acknowledgement of how vital it is to our economy we stop pest organisms at our borders, Federated Farmers says. “This extra money shows an appreciation by the government pest incursions can wreak havoc in our primary industries, New Zealand’s powerhouse for export […]

Celebrating champions and innovators of New Zealand’s biosecurity

March 21, 2022 by Simon Edwards

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor has announced this year’s New Zealand Biosecurity Awards winners, saying their skills, dedication and knowledge underpin Aotearoa’s world-leading biosecurity system – a fundamental aspect to New Zealand’s economic strength. “It’s the fifth year we’ve celebrated those who go above and beyond to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases. These are […]

HuntingHQ is hitting the target with farmers

February 21, 2022 by Simon Edwards

As with many good business ideas, Marc Feathersone’s HuntingHQ was spurred by a need in his own life. Marc is a keen sports shooter, a Police range certifier and the Christchurch Pistol Club president, and eager to expand his hunting experience and opportunities. “I spoke to a few mates at the pistol club who were […]

Chinese energy restrictions will add strain to the supply chain

January 10, 2022 by Simon Edwards

by Mark Ross, CEO Agcarm A nation of intense manufacturing activities combined with ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions has forced China to make drastic policy changes, resulting in strict measures to control energy supply. The global market will be caught in the crossfire of China’s measures to reduce its environmental footprint, with ambitious goals […]

OSPRI on track for a TBfree future in Hawke’s Bay

November 24, 2021 by Lauren Hale

OSPRI is getting Hawke’s Bay back on track to a TBfree future after delivering multiple aerial operations in the past six months. OSPRI’s Disease Control GM Simon Andrew says that it is essential to reduce the possum population in these problem areas to a low level and to maintain this long enough to break the […]

New app to help manage invasive tussock

November 22, 2021 by Simon Edwards

A new free web app has been designed to help farmers, landowners and regional councils manage a costly weed that has resisted eradication efforts in New Zealand for over a century. Nassella tussock (Nassella trichotoma) occurs in drought-prone grasslands, mainly in the Canterbury and Marlborough regions. It is unique in that it is the only […]

Tairāwhiti region’s ‘death by a thousand cuts’

September 30, 2021 by Simon Edwards

The Tairāwhiti region’s economy and job prospects will be hammered if the rate of carbon-only forest conversions continue unabated and unregulated, Federated Farmers Gisborne-Wairoa President Toby Williams says. “That’s the grim outlook confirmed by the final report by accountancy and financial advisory firm BDO. “My concern is that when our authorities and residents – and […]

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