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