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Michael Brooks Executive Director, NZFMA

An update on current issues NZFMA Industry Seminar Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre Wednesday 18 July 2012. Michael Brooks Executive Director, NZFMA. Biosecurity. Varroa , fruit fly, kiwifruit Import Health Standards – pork, poultry

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Michael Brooks Executive Director, NZFMA

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  1. An update on current issuesNZFMA Industry SeminarJet Park Hotel & Conference CentreWednesday 18 July 2012 Michael Brooks Executive Director, NZFMA

  2. 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?

  3. 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 (SharpesStockfeeds)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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