Agrichem approval shake-up reaches Parliament
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Agrichem approval shake-up reaches Parliament
Reading Time: 2 minutes Long-awaited steps to speed up access to new pasture and crop treatments have been taken, with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill entering Parliament this week. Environment Minister Nicola Grigg said the Bill intends to remove unnecessary barriers and improve efficiency to put New Zealand business on an even playing field with its competitors. The Bill addresses grower concerns over the slow pace of…
Amendment proposed to streamline hazardous substance and new organism approvals
The Government is amending the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act to speed up access to new agricultural and horticultural products for farmers, growers and industry, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announced today. The changes mean that New Zealand farmers and growers can access products that are available overseas more easily to control pests and invasive species, and for crop protection. “These changes remove unnecessary barriers a…
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