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Working with New Government on Agricultural Policy 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,
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