THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER CONTENTS Working with new government on agricultural policy Message from the President 2 Promoting bee safety 3 By Agcarm Chief Executive, Mark Ross Animal health: A global perspective 4 Hon. David Bennett, on the Primary do. With a willingness to provide Summer conference 5 As the voice of crop science and animal health, we Production Select Committee will the government with support, Managing parasitic worm resistance 9 congratulate New Zealand’s help keep the Government honest Agcarm’s role has become even when it comes to agricultural more important to our country. Antimicrobial resistance 10 new coalition Government. policy. Farmers and hazardous substances 11 With food safety, environmental stewardship, At no time has it been more Agrecovery 12 important that the rural sector regulatory engagement, Outstanding Contribution Award 13 and environmentalists come biosecurity and innovation as Crop protection - global perspective 14 together to develop future goals our key areas of focus, we are that work for all of New Zealand. Agcarm scholarships 15 looking forward to working We need to be united in areas like NZBN number for business 16 with new Ministers as they environmental stewardship so that New board members 17 implement policies. neither our economy nor natural assets are further damaged. New members 18 Ignoring much of the hype, it is hoped that the new Government Our industry has a key role to will build on the prior government’s play in promoting the responsible rural initiatives. use of agrichemicals and animal medicines, right through the The recently appointed Ministers product life-cycle, from research for Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, through to disposal. We are and the Environment, David Parker, taking a proactive stance around AGCARM are very experienced politicians. education, providing safe food and Level 7, Equinox House There is no doubt that they will ensuring a sustainable agricultural 111 The Terrace make some policy changes, but sector. PO Box 5069, Wellington 6140 placing further financial burdens New Zealand onto farmers and growers just Protecting our natural environment P +64 4 499 4225 doesn’t make sense. and $38 billion agricultural E [email protected] industry from pests and diseases Having the experience of former www.agcarm.co.nz and ensuring high-quality and MARK ROSS Ministers, Hon. Nathan Guy and safe food is produced is what we

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 [2] Very few organisations have a history this long

Speaking at the Agcarm But the speed of communication recovery programmes are strongly Agcarm also plays its part in helping Annual Conference in July, the and increasing globalisation is supported and championed by farmers manage parasitic worms - then President Mark Christie accelerating change - which has Agcarm. through Wormwise – to avoid drench reflected on the organisation’s increased markedly over the past resistance. 70-year history. two decades. Christie asks for a combined effort to managing antimicrobial resistance Technology is disrupting agriculture Agcarm devoted significant (AMR) and climate change. “It’s no too and "that technology will leap- Building a sound industry that is resources to major legislative use pointing the finger and saying frog – at a quantum speed faster closely connected with, and has a changes over this time, says that this is a farming issue, or a than what it is today", he says. "We full understanding of, the primary Christie. “We haven’t always won all human health issue, or that a certain know that train is coming through industries of this country has the battles, but Agcarm has always continent is to blame. Managing these the tunnel" – we need to identify been Agcarm's focus for 70 years, advocated for good science, as issues lies with every single one of us.” how fast it’s approaching and act explains Christie. well as the need for innovation and appropriately. stewardship.” The intent remains - to ensure that Christie is confident that the crop members are well-represented and The organisation is growing too - “Agcarm has evolved and animal health industries have that science-based evidence is used through its industry representation significantly over the last the innovative technology, the to support decisions. and membership, "despite massive 70 years to overcome the knowledge and the passion to adapt, ongoing industry changes, including evolve and continue to lead positive challenges our members have consolidation, over the past change. They will also ensure that decade," he says. faced. I am very confident it New Zealand remains clean and green will continue to do so.” and our primary industries highly Legislative changes and regulator productive. performance have always been top of the issues list. But, in the “Agcarm has evolved significantly last decade, this has changed to He commends animal health over the last 70 years to overcome stewardship - something he believes manufacturers for the work they the challenges our members have will be the focus for the future. do managing AMR - including faced. I am very confident it will continue to do so.” Our continued drive to reduce our researching new antimicrobials and environmental footprint, increase alternative medicines; developing “We can only achieve this if we sustainability, improve crop yields vaccines for disease prevention; continue to work together, to and quality in reducing areas of and preparing guidance for use. network, to educate, to advocate – in productive land is "a tough ask", He also acknowledges Agcarm's other words - to communicate and says Christie. contribution to New Zealand's AMR inform.” plan, submitted to the World Health IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT, Managing resistance, Growsafe Organisation’s world assembly on May “So I ask you to stay with us on this MARK CHRISTIE training and Agrecovery container 22. journey. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.” ■

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 [3] Agricultural organisations join to promote bee safety

By following some simple potential risks to our bees.” rules, aerial and ground The campaign was promoted in sprayers can protect bees from September to coincide with Bee unintended exposure - that Aware Month as well as the peak sale of agrichemicals. “Although was the messaging for the the message is always relevant,” Bee Responsible campaign says Ross. released by three agricultural “It’s important for manufacturers’ associations. of agrichemicals to have clear A campaign to keep bees safe by label statements regarding safety using agrichemicals responsibly was precautions for their products released by Agcarm, NZ Aviation in including describing how to Agriculture, and Rural Contractors protect our pollinators – like our New Zealand this Spring. members do,” adds Ross. Bees are extremely good pollinators Rural Contractors New Zealand of crops, so contribute substantially chief executive Roger Parton to New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar emphasizes the importance of agricultural economy. adequate training for people applying agrichemicals. Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross says “agrichemicals are vital for “Correct application is as ensuring the security of our food important as using the correct supply and, when used responsibly, agrichemical,” says Parton. He pose no threat to our bee adds that engaging registered population. But, he says, “we must chemical applicators for spraying remain vigilant and address any also ensures the safety of bees and people. ■

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 Animal Health: A Global Perspective [4]

By Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, Executive Director, HealthforAnimals.

Population growth herd-specific vaccines and animal- The decade ahead only antibiotics are improving our Over the next decade, the global ability to better preserve existing These trends provide new middle class will grow from two medicines. opportunities for the animal health billion to nearly five billion. An sector to grow our businesses while explosive, unprecedented rise But, too often, animals are the providing tangible, shared value considering the entire world scapegoat when it comes to drug with people around the globe. We population was a mere five billion in resistance. Research has found that look forward to working on them 1990. addressing antibiotic resistance in alongside associations like Agcarm, animals alone does little to tackle And how will the average middle- whose track record of success in the problem in people. Animal health New Zealand is a positive example class entrant celebrate their must be an equal partner in this fight. newfound status? By enjoying for organisations worldwide. freshly-cooked chicken with a newly Regulatory convergence adopted pet at their feet. This Over one billion people rely on means they are relying on us. animal agriculture to feed and They’re relying on the animal health provide for themselves. Protecting xxCarol du Marchie Sarvaas sector to help farmers raise healthy, their animals preserves their doesn’tis Executive have toDirector be depressing. of It’s a quality animals in ways that respect livelihoods, but delivering medicines HealthforAnimals, the global their welfare. They rely on us to to smaller markets is becoming animal medicines association. help ensure their pets can live long, increasingly challenging. HealthforAnimals represents CAREL DU MARCHIE SARVAAS healthy lives. Navigating complex regulatory the top nine global companies Animals will be at the core of systems in emerging markets can, (Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, global growth in coming decades. at times, be an insurmountable task. Ceva, Elanco, Merck/MSD, Phibro, Last year was a milestone for the Medicines companies are investing Medicines with proven track records Vétoquinol, Virbac, Zoetis) and 29 animal health sector as the market billions in new R&D each year to hit an impasse and progress grinds national associations. ensure we can provide the tools to a halt. reached USD$30 billion in Carel joined HealthforAnimals after needed to protect them. valuation. This marks a doubling of Increased regulatory convergence holding the position of Director Antimicrobial Resistance offers a solution. When countries at EuropaBio, the Biotechnology the market over the past ten years combine the expertise and Antibiotic resistance is a threat that Association. Prior to EuropaBio, and is the result of strong, tireless knowledge of an entire region, the Carel worked at international can cost lives. But in the battle to result can be a streamlined system work by animal health companies consultancies and think tanks in protect our global health, people that ensures farmers in fast-growing and associations like Agcarm. have an ally in close quarters that markets have the same tools as Brussels and Washington DC. He is should not be underestimated: the those from Europe, America and a Dutch national, married, has four animals at our sides. elsewhere. children and holds degrees from However, the next decade will the University of Leiden and the Across animal health, the Implementation of regulatory transform animal health as the world Johns Hopkins University. fight to antibiotic resistance is convergence in areas like South Asia ■ evolves. As Executive Director of concentrated on two fronts: better HealthforAnimals, the global animal and East Africa could transform management of existing antibiotics the animal health markets and medicines association, I see three and development of alternatives. key trends driving this change. change the global balance of animal Modern technologies like custom, agriculture.

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Celebrating our Excellent networking Mark Christie, Hon David 70th conference at Te Papa opportunities for members Bennett and Mark Ross Museum in Wellington

70th annual conference July 27, 2017

Rosie Bosworth, Derek Bartlett, and Nikki Johnson Dinner at the venue Quizmaster, John Yates of Syngenta Lonza National Manager Jason Gosney wins the Agcarm Golf Challenge

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 70th Annual Conference [6] A diverse range of people spoke at the notable event - from the Honourable David Bennett to Ag renegade and futurist, Rosie Bosworth - whose talk on the ag-tech explosion hit attendees with a steamroller. The speed of change, barriers such as food and fraud, and the use of plant science - including many misconceptions - were addressed. Attendees also heard about the cultural aspects of bringing products and technology into the market, and the need for investment and a collaborative and global approach. this is entering the market is wine, silk and coffee can all be That doesn’t use farmers - instead through laboratory beef - done by grown in the lab as well. she calls them “techies with green harvesting cultured bovine DNA thumbs”. Impossible foods, she says; “is the cells Bosworth told attendees. 'darling’ of plant-based burgers”, Farms are automated for optimum Rosie Bosworth Plant-based or yeast cells or which it creates using potato growth. Humidity, temperature, enzymes can also be used. wheat and pea protein and by CO2 and PH levels are all Bosworth touts the benefits of developing heme - the molecule in controlled through hundreds of lab meat as being 15 times faster meat giving it a salty and bloody thousands of sensors that can to produce; using less land and taste and feel. This is done by enhance the nutrient density and Ag Renegade and Futurist, Rosie water; reducing greenhouse gas extracting the same molecules appearance of the produce using emissions by up to 10 times; from soy and using it to culture custom UV light spectrums and Bosworth, shook up attendees staying fresher for longer; and yeast. It uses 95 percent less growth algorithms. with claims that New Zealand’s reducing the risk of contamination. land, 74 percent less water and 87 percent fewer greenhouse gases. It may look like an expensive primary industries, and backbone Despite an initial investment, capital outlay, but “it’s a pretty of our economy, is set for lab meats are much cheaper to These burgers are sold to high attractive business model,” she extinction. Our country’s main produce. Costs are dropping end and fast food restaurants. It’s says. She claims there is faster quickly, she adds. Memphis Meats, “still small scale, but Impossible growth from seed to harvest, at export earner, she says, will be producer of the first cultured Foods has ambitious goals,” 16 days versus 30, and because overridden by an overhaul in how meatball, has reduced costs to Bosworth says. Its chief executive it’s staked and high. It grows 130 food is produced. US$3.80 per pound, with plans to Patrick Brown wants to produce times more produce than the reduce this to a few cents within more than half of the world’s food average American field farm. five years. It will be reaching supply we’re getting from animals. She argues it is effective and Protein without the animals; fruit specialty restaurants in three years Bosworth says that “the plant- means that “grocers know what and vegetables without fields; and mainstream grocery retailers based industry is booming at the they’re going to get, at what time and food without the farmer was in five. at the heart of Bosworth’s talk. moment”, with prices dropping and at what price”. “If you think recreating animal cells 3,000 times in less than four years, Three technologies are behind this Bosworth says that the controlled in the lab is creepy,” she argues adding that “by 2054 they will food revolution she says: cellular environment is 4,000 times more “millennials are wanting this”. comprise a third of the market". agriculture; controlled environment productive than outdoor farming, farming; and microbiome seeds. Millennials are also harnessing "That’s a pretty conservative with a yield of US$22 million Cellular agriculture is the culturing acellular agriculture - producing estimate.” versus US$12.40 per acre per plant-based meat, gelatine and year. “You’re not contending with of animal cells or plant DNA and The indoor farming revolution heme using plant cells. the seasons, bugs, or growing using them to grow protein in labs is also transforming the way and bringing it in from the or large fermentation facilities. It doesn’t end with cultured meat. fruits and vegetables are grown. outdoors,” she says, adding that Anything that the agricultural Perfect Day is culturing milk in the “Anything that doesn’t require the estimated market potential is industry is used to producing - lab using milk proteins, sugar and huge roots can now be grown US$5.8 billion by 2022. beef, poultry, leather, wine, dairy, yeast in fermenting tanks, which indoors now,” Bosworth says. eggs and seafood. takes 77 to 91 percent less land, 98 Leafy greens, tomatoes, berries It grows by itself and tracks One of the most common ways percent less water and 65 percent and bell peppers can be grown in growing. This, she says brings less energy. Eggs, chickens, fish, high rise or vertical farms. the notion of growing to a new

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 70th Annual Conference (cont'd) [7]

level, as it allows the sharing polluting.” largely due to technology.” He adds of information on how to grow that “new synthetic and genetic most effectively cutting out the He says that tribes are 170 years behind technologies bring enormous change middleman. Tā Mark Soloman due to being stripped of their asset to farming, crop management and food base. Through settlements, they are Companies are also harnessing production”. getting it back, but not at their financial microbiome technology, which worth. Hope says that innovation is imperative she says improves plant traits, for most companies today. “It’s not an health, productivity and yield, The Government offered Ng i Tahu ā exaggeration to say innovate or die. If uses less water and requires no $170 million for their land, equating to a you fail to innovate, you lose market synthetic pesticides. Tā Mark Solomon was instrumental financial loss between $12-$20 billion. share.” There’s a microbiome funding in setting up the 2005 Iwi Chairs "Effectively settlements of New New Zealand’s manufacturing sector frenzy, she says. “But it doesn’t Forum. Zealand are based on 1.5 percent of the continues to innovate and grow, but stop there, there’s an ag-tech asset loss of the tribes," says Solomon. The forum derives from a process there are challenges, like corporate explosion in general.” His argument for accepting it was to Solomon started in 2003, over Māori tax and over-regulation. Hope argues build an asset base, “we’ve grown our 2015 was the biggest year ever rights to the foreshore and seabed. for an environment conducive to for ag-tech investment - US$4.6 The process demonstrated that the manufacturing. This means keeping billion. That last year slowed to Treaty could be extinguished by taxes, red tape and bureaucracy under just over US$3-odd billion. the stroke of a pen, by a majority in control. Incentivising research and Government, Solomon said. development and a good education The biotech sector is one of the system are also needed. biggest in the market, growing All tribes want the same things, he 150 percent year-on-year, with says. “We’re all trying to build a Tax treatment of innovation is a core huge investment. cultural base, we’re trying to look issue for companies. "It’s important Kirk Hope at social issues as they affect our that the business environment contains Synthetic biology is booming, people and we’re all trying to protect a mechanism to facilitate critical R&D taking US$1 billion dollars. the natural environment within our investment." Having a business tax Cotton trials in the US show a 10 respective areas.” rate that is higher than other countries percent increase in plant health Māori want “a genuine input into makes it harder to attract foreign and yields, a combined value investment. of US$600 billion per annum governance, management and monitoring of all waterways in this New Zealand works on the base of globally. Wheat, soy and corn are our agricultural strengths, taking To respond to accelerating change in also in the pipeline. country”. He adds that “we want today’s business environment, Hope equitable access to water so we can advantage of our excellent education system, to add science to farming, recommends scanning the competitive The world’s largest pure ag-tech bring our lands into the economy of environment and moving quickly. This investment to date is US$100 this nation”. This became the purpose says Business NZ chief executive, Kirk Hope. Innovation, he says, is critical conference is a useful part of market million. of the Iwi Leaders Group, started in intelligence and gaining insight from 2007, to work alongside the Crown on for new business, gaining customers Next is redesigning the recipes other industry players, he says. "I fresh water. and exports which keep our economy for pesticides – bio-pesticides afloat. commend you on your part to play and bio-fungicides. It uses living “We’ve negotiated with government in bringing innovation to the New plant and soil microbes to replace that the clean-up of rivers will be “We’re living through a time of Zealand economy, and Agcarm for the synthetic pesticides. Bosworth intergenerational. We have an incredible change,” Hope says. great work you do on behalf of your claims the comparable potency obligation to protect, to look after - “Disruptions are occurring for just sector. I wish you well as you continue is 20 times more effective than guardianship. We don’t get that by about every industry on the planet – at the cutting edge of innovation.” organic solutions.

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“Your work in rural recovery and recycling of chemicals and in bee Hon. David Bennett health is paying dividends. We Jessica Walker Population Figures: Cats look forward to working together further on managing antimicrobial 1.134 million owned cats resistance.” (285,00 fewer than in 2011) He praises Agcarm for launching a 44% of households own at campaign to increase awareness of Minister for Food Safety, Hon Manager of the New Zealand least one cat the importance of keeping bees safe David Bennett, acknowledges by using agrichemicals responsibly. Companion Animal Council, mixed breed (88%) purebred (8%) Agcarm’s longevity and Brand owners that distribute Jessica Walker, provided some registered pedigrees (4%) contribution to innovation in agrichemical, animal health and indicative trends on New agriculture, bee health, recycling dairy hygiene products into the New Zealand’s 4.6 million pets. Zealand market are acknowledged and antimicrobial resistance in his for taking responsibility for disposing address to the Agcarm conference. of these products and their With 64 percent of households Population Figures: Dogs Farmers and food producers depend packaging through the Agrecovery owning at least one pet, on agricultural compounds and programme. New Zealand has the second 683,000 owned dogs veterinary medicines (ACVM) to He thanks Agcarm for contributing highest number of pet owners improve the quantity and quality of in the world. People living in 28% of households home to the management of antimicrobial an average of 1.4 dogs produce; keep people, animals and resistance, including supporting New Christchurch or in rural areas had crops healthy; and reduce the spread Zealand’s antimicrobial resistance the highest rates. The lowest were mixed breed (39%) of diseases, weeds, parasites and action plan, tabled this year with the among those identifying as Asian purebred (36%) other pests. “Their use is essential World Health Organisation. or not employed. registered pedigrees to address animal welfare and to We spend an estimated $1.8 billion (18%) produce safe and suitable food we The Government regularly tests food on our pets – almost all of this on can sell with confidence in New and confirms that good agricultural cats and dogs, with approximately Zealand and overseas,” says Bennett. practices are being followed in the use of ACVM products. This, he $670 per cat; and $1200 per dog, Bennett acknowledges Agcarm’s says, “is the result of the agriculture per year. Vet visits average 1.3 longevity - having existed for chemical industry, government and times per year for cats and 1.7 70 years - as “a vitally important farmers doing their bit”. times for dogs. ■ component to our agricultural industry, which at $37 billion export Agcarm members are urged to help value, is the engine room of New review the ACVM registration pro- Zealand’s economy.” cesses to simplify them, improve “You are all a part of ensuring we timeframes and risk management are at the forefront of world-wide practices. innovation.”

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 Preventing a 'tsunami of worms' [9] Sheep farmers risk losing up to 4.2 kilos of carcass weight if parasitic worms aren’t properly managed using a fully effective drench, rural retailers were told at a recent Wormwise workshop in Wellington. could possibly be stretched when it is hot and dry or cold and frosty. Wormwise has breathed new life This should only be done with strict into sustainability becoming more monitoring in place. Stretching Newimportant than maximum use on the drenching intervals with neglect sees farm. “the wheels fall off”. Three weeks after rain, farmers can be faced with ZealandIn 2005 Beef and Lamb conducted a “tsunami of larvae” the trainers said. a nationwide survey which A different outcome will occur on a demonstrated that 80 percent of farm in the Hawke’s Bay versus one in New Zealand farms had some level Taihape. So individual plans should be of resistance. tailored to each farm. xx.There was so much misinformation National reduction test surveys xxxabout■ resistance, and parasitologists provide lots of data on sheep, but couldn’t agree on how to manage it there is a “black hole for cattle,” says - so they were locked in a room until Robertson. “We don’t have reliable they all agreed on some principles These comments outline why drench of parasitism are obvious. So testing reduction testing being done and that could be used to manage resistance is of economic importance to identify what the drench resistance faecal egg count monitoring is hard resistance. This is where the to New Zealand sheep farmers. A status of parasites on farms is critical. to interpret.” Providing low larval principles of parasite management trial run in 2011 showed lambs treated challenge is a big part of a successful came from. These drive everything with a fully effective drench are nine The day started with a revision of the life cycle of internal parasites parasite management programme. Wormwise does. kilograms heavier, have a 360 gram One option is to shift the sheep to heavier fleece and a 4.2 kg carcass in stock. This set the foundation for understanding how to break that life where cattle have been and vice weight increase after five months versa. Some farmers have lots of compared to those drenched with an cycle or help predict when parasite challenge will be high or low. It’s issues with drench resistance and ineffective drench - due to parasites parasite challenge. They may have having resistance to it. That’s a $28 important to remember that it takes 21 days for ingested larvae to develop to change aspects of their farming difference in revenue says Wormwise system. trainers and vets Simon Marshall and into adults and start breeding. This Dave Robertson. helps determine drenching intervals as The use of refugia in drenching we let egg production occur for seven programmes and in low parasite The workshop, held in September, was days before drenching – hence a 28- challenge systems is even more designed to educate rural retailers day drenching interval. important, so care is needed on on how to help farmers sustainably advising one and not the other. manage parasitic worms and avoid To continue or complete the lifecycle, drench resistance. you need moisture and warm Trying to increase farmers’ awareness temperatures. The quantity of parasite of Wormwise and its principles is Farmers may be unaware of parasite larvae on pasture varies according vital as we are starting to see cases issues on their farms if they have to the time of year. The main peak of certain parasites surviving triple subclinical losses. This is because of parasite challenge is in autumn. A combination drenches on New drench resistance isn’t obvious until preventative drenching programme Zealand farms. Once this happens, the efficacy of the drench is quite for lambs, from weaning onwards, is our options become limited, so taking low. There will be production losses used to try and reduce this autumn action to prevent this is of paramount in stock well before clinical symptoms larval peak. The drenching interval importance. WORMWISE TRAINERS SIMON MARSHALL AND DAVE ROBERTSON AT THE WORKSHOP

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT JOIN TO [10] MANAGE ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

NEW ZEALAND It includes information on: VETERINARIANS, REGULATORS, Antimicrobials are important tools in the AS WELL AS SELLERS AND IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING management of plants, animal health USERS OF ANTIMICROBIALS OR SELLING and animal welfare. Inappropriate WILL NEED TO HEED A NEW use may lead to microbes becoming Before antimicrobials can be imported, DIRECTIVE ON THE USE OF resistant. manufactured or sold, they need to be THESE VITAL MEDICINES. registered. The registrant must supply While alternative methods like The Ministry for Primary Industries information so that MPI can assess the vaccination are encouraged to manage (MPI) with Agcarm, the Veterinary product's risks and benefits. and control disease and infections, Council, veterinarians and industry antimicrobials do need to be used when groups have joined heads to produce People who sell antimicrobials must necessary. guidance on the prudent use of store them correctly and only supply antimicrobials in New Zealand’s plants them to the appropriate people. A MPI produced an Antimicrobial and animals. It outlines expectations veterinary consultation, in accordance Resistance Direction Statement. for government, industry and end- with the requirements of MPI and MPI and the Ministry of Health jointly users on appropriate access and use Veterinary Council NZ, is required developed a New Zealand National of the medicines. before antimicrobials are supplied. Action Plan that was presented to the World Health Assembly in May 2017. This guidance, to be released shortly, ADVERTISING is part of an overarching directive by government and stakeholders to Antimicrobials should only be manage antimicrobial resistance. advertised to people who have the knowledge and expertise to make an informed choice on the best antimicrobial to use in any particular situation, i.e. a vet or GP.

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People using antimicrobials must follow the instructions provided and Agcarm promotes the principles of prudent use to ensure that comply with industry best practise. antimicrobials remain valuable tools to treat plant and animal infection and disease.

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 [11] Managing hazardous substances for farmers

Worksafe NZ explains how The simplest way to prepare an inventory is to use quantities may trigger additional requirements such WorkSafe’s Hazardous Substances Calculator. It as a location compliance certificate for the tank in changes in hazardous substances provides guidance about what to do to be compliant which they are stored.” - that is the controls you need to have in place to legislation will affect farmers. protect people from harm. Keeping others safe Farmers have a duty to protect workers and others On December 1, the Health and Safety at Work “This will help you look at what substances you have, from the dangers of hazardous substances. (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 come whether you need such high quantities, or if you can Workers need to be informed of the risks and have into force. The aim is to reduce the immediate and substitute them with a safer product.” the training, supervision and equipment to do their long-term harm from work-related use of hazardous work safely. substances. Storage A big area for improvement on farms is the storage of “For example, if you send someone out to spray Farmers make up a large number of the 150,000 hazardous substances, Handforth says. diazinon, you need to make them aware of the New Zealand businesses that work with hazardous health risks of exposure as well as providing the substances. These are products or chemicals with necessary personal protective equipment,” explosive, flammable, oxidising, toxic, corrosive or Handforth says. ecotoxic (harmful to the environment) properties. Some substances must be secured and only The rules for the work-related use of hazardous handled by people with the appropriate training. substances are moving from the Hazardous Approved handlers become certified handlers Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act to the under the new regulations. There will be fewer Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA). substances that require a certified handler, but a greater emphasis on making sure all workers Many of the existing requirements continue under handling hazardous substances can do so safely. the new regulations, so if farmers are complying now, there may not be much more to do. However, there are “And don’t forget, even the most safety-conscious key changes that will help protect people from harm. farmer can have an accident. Make sure you have an emergency plan in place, including who to contact “The regulations bring an expectation on all those and who is responsible for what.” working with hazardous substances to know what those substances are, the risks they pose and how What to do now to manage those risks,” WorkSafe NZ chief inspector Review your hazardous substances management “WorkSafe inspectors still find stocks of hazardous Darren Handforth says. and make sure you are complying with your duty to substances dating back decades in farm sheds. This protect people from harm in your workplace. Risk management presents an unnecessary risk given the options for disposing of old agrichemicals. WorkSafe will provide guidance, information and The starting point for farmers is to identify and assess tools to help farmers understand their obligations. the risks. Make a list of hazardous substances on the The best method is through Agrecovery, who offer farm, quantities and where they are stored. Then read free or subsidised disposal of old agrichemicals as Information about the changes: WorkSafe website the safety data sheets to understand the risks they well as their containers. Farmers can book a chemical Regulations: New Zealand Legislation website. pose, how to use and store them safely and what to do collection via the Agrecovery website. There are For practical help, see the Hazardous Substances if there is a spill or you are exposed to them. also collection sites throughout the country, often Toolbox. This will be updated shortly and includes conveniently located at rural retailer stores. See “From December 1 it will be mandatory to keep both the Hazardous Substances Calculator. chemical and container sites and events in your an inventory of hazardous substances and their safety region. data sheets, so if you haven’t already got this in place, To keep updated, subscribe to the Hazardous Substances e-newsletter. you should act now,” Handforth says. “Keeping the amount of substances you store to ■ a minimum can also save you money, as certain

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 Making it easier to clear [12] more farm waste Making it easier for farmers and growers to recycle is rural recycling programme Agrecovery’s priority since taking over running the scheme four months ago.

Being long, narrow and spread-out, containers. Collection events have New Zealand faces challenges in also been held throughout the the logistics of rural recycling. But country and system improvements an investment in technology allows allow people to book collections Agrecovery to increase the number online. “This saves administrative of agrichemical containers collected costs so that more funds can be for recycling at any one time. Two diverted to disposal,” says Andrew. mobile units, able to shred up to The programme aims to boost 200-litre drums, are being deployed ■■ The then Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson with Simon Andrew in front of recycling efforts to clear 60 to shred all containers collected a new shredder unit at Agrecovery's accreditation ceremony in Auckland in September. percent of plastic containers nationwide. and drums by 2020. "This is a Shredding reduces cost and saves significant increase on the 40 "This is a vote of confidence for our An inspiring message from across space. Agrecovery general manager percent we are clearing today," he scheme which, since July 1, is being the ditch is using local community Simon Andrew says, "there’s no says. solely managed by the Agrecovery groups to inspect containers. “This need to transport containers intact, The Government is supporting Foundation," says Andrew. helps increase participation as which means we’re not carting air". Agrecovery to do this. The well as the number of triple-rinsed The unit has a conveyer belt, making Agrecovery is seeking inspiration programme was accredited in containers – essential to the success processing a lot faster. from global counterparts to help lift September by the Ministry for its rate. It is hosting Barry Friesen of of the programme,” says Andrew Farmers in Opunake, Ngatea and the Environment to operate for Clean Farms Canada who, operating who recently visited Drummuster Morrinsville are benefiting from another seven years. a similar programme, achieves a - Australia’s equivalent recycling newly-opened sites for recycling collection rate of close to 70 percent. scheme. New Zealand relies on people at Agrecovery sites to inspect containers - something Agrecovery's Operations Advisor Isabella Shonakan has been training them to do. “Correct rinsing minimises contamination from non- rinsed containers,” says Shonakan. Site managers have particularly enjoyed the morning teas provided! The majority of their work is voluntary, so it is great to be able to say thanks. ■ ■■ The then Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson with Agrecovery Chair Adrienne ■■ Barry Friesen of Clean Farms Canada with Wilcox in front of shredder at Agrecovery's accreditation ceremony in Auckland. Simon Andrew.

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 RECOGNISING TONDE'S Summer Conference [13] OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2018 JET PARK HOTEL, 63 WESTNEY Having spent much of his career Kaitano previously worked as a ROAD, AUCKLAND AIRPORT examining the effects of toxicologist for the EPA and at Food Standards Australia New Zealand in Speakers confirmed include Dr John Gallagher; chemicals in people and plants, novel foods, food additives, processing Agresearch's Principal Scientist; and the chief after training as a toxicologist in aids and contaminants. In a previous executives of Animates, and Tourism New life, he spent a decade working in Zealand. Founder of Eat My Lunch, Lisa King will the UK, the inaugural winner of occupational health and safety for the also address the conference. mining industry. Agcarm's Outstanding More information is available on the Agcarm Contribution Award has used his He also sits on the 2017 New Zealand website or by contacting our conference Innovation Awards evaluation panel - organiser, Lee Sheppard. knowledge to educate and recognising and celebrating innovative inform. products, services, processes or Register for conference. ■ businesses. ■

Bayer Crop Science regulatory science manager Tonde Kaitano was endowed with the award at the Annual Conference in July due to his championing of industry good initiatives and positive approach to issues. Pasture Renewable Kaitano is leading the wider industry on informing iwi of the elaborate process of getting products from lab Trust wound up to market - as presented to the native species workshop on August 30 - raising Having succeeded in encouraging farmers to renew more positive feedback from iwi and the pasture, the Pasture Renewable Trust has been wound Environmental Protection Authority up. (EPA). Earlier this year, the management team decided that Tonde leads an initiative to register a the trust had achieved its goal of raising awareness of product in New Zealand to tackle the the importance of pasture renewal. The message is also new biosecurity incursion, Myrtle rust. being conveyed by many other industry stakeholders. The then Agcarm President Mark The Pasture Renewable Trust was established in 2007 Christie says, "Tonde is proactive in crop by a small group of agribusinesses who realised that protection committee meetings, working collaborating to increase the level and rate of pasture groups, submissions, and working Mark Christie presents Tonde renewal would benefit the whole sector, as well as the through regulatory barriers. He is Kaitano with the 'outstanding economy. positive and professional when dealing contribution' award. ■ with a variety of challenges." Many of the Trust sponsors were Agcarm members, who supported the drive for better pastures.

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 A global perceptive on crop protection [14]

By Will Surman, Communications Manager, CropLife International

United Nations (FAO) and the vital products for food security. global product sales eased by 2.5 Organisation for Economic Co- percent, compared to 2015, to just Crop protection is constantly operation and Development under $50 billion, as commodity evolving though, with testing and (OECD). It is a compelling case for prices also fell due to high crop screening at its highest ever level the development and use of crop stocks. to ensure product safety. In 1995, protection practices, including the number of new molecules The forecast is positive, with real pesticides. subjected to biological research for growth of the crop protection market But developing products for registration was 52,000, compared from 2015 to 2020 estimated at 2.7 farmers is not cheap or easy. to 160,000 today – meaning percent per annum, as the industry On average, it takes 11 years of screening can better determine continues to deliver the tools farmers research and development to bring human and eco toxicity. need to deal with the pests in a a single product to market, at a sustainable way. Spending on testing to ensure cost of $286 million – up 55 percent products do not harm the it.” He warns that we’re not hearing since 2000. In 2016, the number of environment has also increased so much about resistance. Farmers new active ingredients added to since 2000, up 118 percent to may think that ■ the market was at its fourth lowest average $71 million a product. since 1950 – under five. This means that products are now Companies also face the challenge far more targeted, rather than of overcoming unpredictable broad spectrum – something that WILL SURMAN regulation. For example, the EU progress in precision farming has Will Surman is a Director of regulatory approach is often optimised. Communications, Crop Protection, founded on political rather than at CropLife International, a trade And there are some exciting areas scientific considerations while the body which champions the role of development as companies “Between 26 and 40 U.S. tends to have a more risk- look to increase the range of tools of plant science innovations to based and science-led approach. percent of the world’s available to farmers. Spending has drive sustainable agriculture With such regulatory uncertainty increased on biological products, around the world. Will has potential crop production is and diversity across regions, the there are exciting new products worked as a political adviser in lost annually because of confidence for companies to that use RNAi technology and the European Parliament, as a invest in new innovations can be weeds, pests and diseases, companies are increasingly looking freelance journalist in Argentina, undermined. and these losses could to develop products that help senior reporter for the Farmers double without the use of On top of this, crop protection plants deal with stress of heat or Guardian and Communications and products constantly face public drought conditions. Parliamentary Adviser for the UK crop protection practices.” scrutiny over their safety and Overall the crop protection market National Farmers Union in Brussels. sustainability in food production, remains solid, though times are This powerful statement comes often led by activist campaigns, not easy. Historically, the crop from a report by the Food and rather than real scientific concerns. protection market has tracked Agricultural Organization of the Without societal acceptance, global grain prices and in 2016, agriculture could be deprived of

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 Agcarm boosts agriculture and [15] veterinaryJones and students MacPherson win 2014 Agcarm scholarships Agricultural student Hannah Gibb and Horticultural student Yvette Jones and veterinary science student Paul Blondell veterinary science student Hannah have each been awarded a $2,500 MacPherson have each been awarded a scholarship from Agcarm to help with $2,500 scholarship from Agcarm to help their studies. their studies at Massey University. When Paul is not studying he can be found From the Bay of Plenty, 19 year old Yvette Jones grew up witness- mountain biking, tramping, running or playing ing first-hand the devastation of the deadly PSA virus. She wants sports such as volleyball, basketball; or in to help prevent biosecurity disasters like this from affecting New his indoor pursuits of guitar, cooking and Zealand growers. She intends to spend her winnings on the cost sketching. He also finds the time to mentor Ms Jones would like to develop contingency plans to prevent the of continuing her studies. a 10-year-old boy as he volunteers for Big Brother Big Sister Manawatu – an organisation spread of disease and help growers respond promptly if their land Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross says the that pairs a ‘big brother or sister’ to support is compromised. association is pleased to help such a hard- vulnerable children and young adults. As a role Hannah MacPherson, a third-year veterinary science student at working, enthusiastic and motivated student model, he’s engaged children in baking and Massey considered a profession in agricultural science, but de- to reach her goals. cided instead to be a large animal practitioner. playing sports. Brimming with good-will, he’s Ms MacPherson, 20, acknowledges the role of the veterinary “We were impressed with her work ethic and also volunteered at the Dunedin 2012 Special pharmaceutical industry. She says most of the intensive animal commitment to farming and agriculture,” says Olympics, helped produce a film to raise production systems require a range of veterinary products to Ross. funds for the SPCA and Otago Hospice as well as collecting for Red Cross and Search and achieve optimum animal production and welfare. Born and bred on a sheep and beef farm in Feilding, Paul Blondell, 20, a third year veterinary science Rescue. Yet he remains down-to-earth calling “As the pharmaceutical industry delivers new active compounds Massey University student Hannah Gibb says she's student at Massey University, also plans to use himself “just a regular guy”. alwaysto manage been disease dead inkeen animal on populations, agriculture the and veterinary farming. profes- the money to help fund his studies – replacing sion and its key component, veterinary science, will continue to hisAGCARM laptop and OFFERS travelling TWO to placements SCHOLARSHIPS at vet A YEAR TOAgcarm SUPPORT chief EDUCATIONexecutive Mark AND Ross TO said RAISE the Thebenefit,” 20-year-old Ms MacPherson is now says. in her third year of the clinicsAWARENESS around the country.ABOUT CAREERS IN AGCARM-RELATEDassociation INDUSTRIES. is pleased to contribute towards agricultural science degree at Massey University and the future of such a hard-working, mature manages to combine studying with working on the BlondellThe scholarships, looks forward the to Agcarm finishing Undergraduate his studies so industrystudent initiatives who is so led committed by Agcarm to animalto provide health, family farm in Awahuri. She’s had a fast and furious heHorticultural can “get out thereScholarship and make and a thedifference”. Agcarm Vet- safeand and who sustainable is willing toanimal give up health his time and for crop others. education in time management and being organised. Being a vet is more than just curing animals, he “We were extremely impressed with the “There have been a lot of late nights, feeding out in says,erinary it’s about Science being Scholarship, an advocate are for an animal example of protection technology for the future of New dedication, Paul showed for animal welfare and the dark,” she says. welfare as it ”bridges the gap between humans and their animals”. his contributions to the community,” Ross said. The red meat sector and sustainability in farming are what motivate her. Gibb says that the decisions and actions made by our farmers affect production and influences our international reputation. AGCARM OFFERS TWO SCHOLARSHIPS A YEAR TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND “Personally, I see it as critical to ensure New Zealand TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CAREERS IN AGCARM-RELATED INDUSTRIES. can continue to supply wholesome, nutritious and affordable products while reducing our The scholarships are an example of industry technology for the future of New Zealand, and environmental impacts and improving sustainability.” initiatives led by Agcarm to provide safe and educating the community about the industry’s sustainable animal health and crop protection contribution. Input Newsletter September 14 | 15

THE AGCARM NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER 2017 Transforming the way Kiwis do business [16]

The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a globally unique number used to identify your business. The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Group now require it for new applications.

partnerships, trusts, government It’s the future of business agencies and more. Agcarm has its NZBN - How could the NZBN benefit 9429042576433 - and recommends your business? members get theirs too. By streamlining business Get your number or learn more processes and making it faster to Visit nzbn.govt.nz or contact the share information, the NZBN offers NZBN team directly – email info@ a range of benefits over time. nzbn.govt.nz or call 0508 696 926. Some initial benefits include: - The NZBN Register offers more certainty about the businesses you work with – reducing risk and resulting in better decision- Watch the video making. - Financial transactions will be smoother, as more efficient ways to invoice customers, pay bills and apply for credit will be enabled. - Using one unique identifier Over time, the NZBN will create customers, suppliers and across your systems can help government agencies can a transactional environment connect information, offering you instantly see that your business more visibility over your business with greater certainty of is real and tangible – giving them networks. identity, more reliable peace of mind in dealing with you. - You’ll be able to cut down on information and less duplication. In turn, you can see the key data entry processes by using the information of businesses you NZBN to pre-fill online forms, so work with, making it faster and How does it work? transactions like onboarding a new easier to connect and transact supplier will be faster and smarter. Your NZBN is linked to the core with them. - Your NZBN is globally unique, business information you most You have control over the details often share with other businesses so when you use it, any business that are held about your business across the world can recognise and government agencies – like on the NZBN Register. your trading name, phone number you. That’s powerful future- and email address. All kinds of businesses can have proofing for the next wave of an NZBN – including registered innovation. Through the Register, your companies, sole traders,

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[[1717]] Agcarm welcomes new board members

Agcarm welcomes new Prior to this, Calvert spent Blake Mackie president nearly two decades as a field veterinarian in mixed animal Strong corporate governance Promoting the responsible practice, before venturing into and collaboration skills, use of products, sustainable the regulatory environment combined with a good agriculture, environmental as veterinary adviser for the understanding of New Zealand’s preservation, and sensible Ministry for Primary Industries. agribusiness is what Syngenta science-based regulation of Crop Protection’s country crop protection and animal Calvert takes over from Mark manager, Blake Mackie, brings health products will continue Christie, who was Agcarm’s to the board table. to be Agcarm's focus under longest standing president. She its new president, Dr Pauline says she has “big shoes to fill” Mackie's career includes a Calvert. as he achieved a lot in his five broad range of agribusiness years in the role. roles for distributors and Agcarm brings together a manufacturers, including in wide group of industries, She was elected as president at sales, marketing, R&D and she says. “Collectively we the Agcarm Annual Conference commercial management, both share the same passion and in July. in New Zealand and overseas. interest in the environment, the economy, product Over the past decade, he has stewardship, and maximising worked in global marketing the opportunities of our roles for Syngenta, both in primary sector through Asia and at the head office in innovation.” Switzerland. Mackie was elected Calvert heads the production BLAKE MACKIE animal business for MSD manufacturer member of Animal Health in New Agcarm’s board at the annual Zealand, having worked conference. ■ there for three years. She is also an active member of the Pharmacology Chapter of the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and an examiner for the Chapter. PAULINE CALVERT

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[[1818]] Agcarm welcomes new members

FMC / Cheminova RAINBOW Jason Tiller Manufacturer Corporate associate After studying digital media at AUT, FMC has served agricultural, Rainbow produces, distributes Jason worked on e-commerce startups industrial and consumer markets “Strong stewardship of our of varying size and success. Moving products is critical given the and markets agrichemicals. It has globally for more than a century four factories that synthesize and into a sales and advisory role in Fairfax with innovative solutions, significant importance to the New Agrimedia, he worked alongside many Zealand economy of agricultural formulate herbicides, insecticides applications and products. and fungicides. agribusinesses which gave him insight Following the acquisition of a produce for both export and into the challenges these companies significant portion of DuPont’s domestic consumption. Product Rainbow was founded in 2000 in and the wider ag industry face. crop protection business, FMC safety and quality of produce Jinan, China, where its headquarters Specialising in the digital space, he Agricultural Solutions is now cannot be compromised and is are. It now has a global presence in sees a real need for a well-planned and the fifth largest crop protection so important to the discerning more than 40 countries. ■ executed strategy to help promote the chemical company in the world by consumer in markets that sector and the businesses and people revenue, having acquired a selective are becoming increasingly within it. Now based at Tracta, he is insecticide portfolio consisting competitive.” extending his knowledge of the primary of Rynaxypyr®, Cyazypyr® and “FMC are looking forward to a long sector. Indoxacarb, selective insecticides and successful partnership with - complementing FMC's existing Agcarm as we work through them Joining Agcarm enables him to do broad spectrum insecticide and with the key stakeholders in a deep dive into two of the biggest portfolio. NZ to ensure our products are used market segments, learning as much as correctly according to the label, he can. ■ The acquired portfolio also Individual associates includes DuPont's global cereal work effectively and are safe to the broadleaf herbicides, consisting environment.” ■ Murray Beare of nine active ingredients and multiple formulated products. Murray Beare runs Educhem, a With recognised brands and company providing training to DuPont’s proprietary PrecisionPac® farmers, growers and users in the technology, this herbicide portfolio safe, responsible and effective brings significant diversification to use of agrichemicals. Educhem FMC's crop exposure in herbicides, aims to prevent adverse effects as well as increasing the balance of from agrichemical use. pre-emergent and post-emergent applications in FMC's portfolio. Stephen Parker FMC country head for Australia and Stephen Parker is a patent attorney, New Zealand, Peter Close, said of for Australia and New Zealand, the recent partnership with Agcarm; operating in the biotech/new PETER CLOSE product space.■ JASON TILLER

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[19] What is Agcarm? Agcarm is the industry association which represents crop protection, animal health, and rural supplier businesses. Agcarm members distribute and sell the majority of veterinary medicines and crop protection products in New Zea- land. Agcarm members promote responsible use of products right through the product life cycle, from research to disposal. Agcarm is also a positive voice for its members and lobbies for progressive and sensible policy.

For information on joining Agcarm, go to www.agcarm.co.nz

Our mission is to protect and enhance the health of crops and animals through innovation, development and responsible use of products. We work with governments and stakeholders from around the globe to shape policy and meet the shared goals of health and safety to protect the environment and the food chain. Our ability to source information from experts around the world gives legislators access to the best advice.

Agcarm’s priorities: Safe Food / Provision of Innovative Compounds / Resistance Management / Healthy Animals and Crops / Product Stewardship / Bee Health / Sustainability.

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