An update on current issues

NZFMA Industry SeminarJet Park Hotel & Conference Centre

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Michael BrooksExecutive Director, NZFMA

Biosecurity

• Varroa, fruit fly, kiwifruit• Import Health Standards – pork, poultry• KPMG recent Agribusiness report – sector

feedback biosecurity is the no. 1 issue• Feed – grain importation, weed seeds• GIA – what is it?

NZFMA Board Changes• New members:– Graeme Smith, Seales Winslow Ltd– Owen Symmans, NZ Pork– Tristan Lynch, Viterra

• Current Board members:– Wharehoe Lissington, Chairman (Tegel);– Jeff Winmill (Mainfeeds)– John Musgrave (Inghams)– Phil Bracefield (CRT)– Alastair Orsborn (Sharpes Stockfeeds)

NZFMA Office Changes

• Steven Kerr, MSc. in Physiology (Hons) from Massey – thesis on pig nutrition

• Kerry Mulqueen – Veterinarian• John Corbett – Communications• Heather King – Executive Assistant• Tere Sage – Accounts Administrator• Other changes: Rules re Blenders into NZFMA;

Westons rejoins NZFMA

National and International Links

• Arable Foods Industry Council (AFIC)– Members include NZFMA, Federated Farmers,

Foundation for Arable Research, NZ Grain & Seed, AgResearch, United Wheat Growers, NZ Plant Breeders Association

– A forum to discuss and promote the NZ arable sector• International Feed Industry Forum (IFIF)– International body representing feed manufacturers

around the world– New Director Alexandra de Athayde – proactive, working

with FAO/UN/OIE

Communications

• Website www.nzfma.org.nz– Recently upgraded – Open to your feedback and suggestions– Password – ring the office

• Labelling guide– Fair Trading Act template– Code of Practice– Statistics– All available in members’ section of website

• Newsletters– Electronic/hard copy– Fresh new look – welcome feedback on content