Industry UpdateNZFMA Seminar, Wellington

19 March 2014

Michael BrooksExecutive Director

Membership

• Continued growth, a feature of the last 2 years.

• Associate Members up by since 32% since same time last year.

• 32 Associate Members.• Category A Members 6.• Category B Members 18.

Statistics

• Quarterly and annual statistics are a key resource.

• Species Specific Data are once again available.• Poultry remains the largest feed user.• The major change – Dairy grew by 67% between

2002 – 2012.• Dairy now consume ~ 20% of all manufactured

feed.• Dairy up 10% since 2002; Pig down 10%.

Feed Training

• 2013 course intake had 12 positions and all students worked well through their course.

• 2014 course has 13 participants from 7 companies.

• Up-skilling in all elements of feed mill operation.

Feed Training Continued

• NZFMA Board looking at specialist training for sales staff particularly serving the dairy industry.

• A possible course covering nutrition, nutrient requirements, feed resources and practical application of cow feeding.

• In discussions with Agri-One, a joint venture of Massey and Lincoln Universities.

Animal Feeds Review

• MPI established a review of all animal feed sections.

• Looking at potential risk areas e.g., biosecurity, trade, food safety etc.

• NZFMA proactive approach with MPI, a number of visits arranged. Good feedback to date.

Salmonella

• NZFMA undertook industry review of practices of salmonella testing.

• Raw materials and/or Mill equipment / environment and/or Finished feed.

• Guidelines developed re high risk raw materials; sampling sites for mill testing; finished feed.

• Testing laboratory accreditation.• Corrective actions following a positive result.

NZFMA Directory of Products and Services

• A useful reference document listing relevant company suppliers including their contact details to the Feed Industry.

• Contact details include: phone number, physical location, websites email addresses and contact personnel.

Feed Additives

• NZFMA working with legal advisers Chapman Tripp and with expert commentary from MPI developed a flowchart document.

• The document outlines the legal responsibilities and potential liabilities under the Agricultural Components and Veterinary Medicines Act and other relevant legislation.

• Will be updated with MPI website references when MPI have completed their website update.

• Laminated version of this flowchart could then be developed.

Questions