February 2022 Edition Issue No. 7
GROWING SUCCESS Welcome to the latest edition of Growing Success, where we highlight new and key products, offer practical guidance on herbicide use, hear more about a topical research project and provide clarity around agrichemical standards and certification requirements.
We have adapted to this challenge through our work with
We all continue to operate our businesses in unprecedented conditions of uncertainty, whether that’s supply chain pressures, market disruption, labour force constraints or new regulatory frameworks. In many respects the health of our export economy is testament to the hard work, innovation and market-led focus of our farmers and growers. I’m confident that this approach will serve us well, as we continue to navigate the challenges ahead.
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Farmlands is proud to be a key partner of many primary producers and we take the responsibility of supporting our shareholders through these turbulent times very seriously. Ensuring consistent supply of critical inputs has been more challenging than ever over the last 12 months and our suppliers advise us that disruption is likely to continue through into 2023.
suppliers, supply chain and use of in-house technology, to ensure that product supply for our shareholders remains an absolute priority. If you have any concerns around key product supply for next season, please reach out to your I’ll leave you with the words of our Chairman, Rob Hewett from his 2021 Annual Report. “In 2022 Farmlands Co-operative turns sixty. It’s a timely reminder that we have served, supplied and supported generations of kiwi farmers and growers and their businesses. We were created to disrupt, compete and challenge. Our ambition is to continue to re-invent, to be relevant and to help you succeed.” All the very best for the harvest that many of you are about to embark upon.
Mark Daniels Head of Horticulture Farmlands