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Agrecovery, it’s just part of the routine

September 13, 2011

Founded in 1975, LeaderBrand is recognised as one of New Zealand’s largest and most diversified horticultural and fresh food businesses. With farms located in Gisborne and Canterbury, LeaderBrand is the largest grower, packer, and shipper of...Read more

It’s not always free, but it is worth it…

June 30, 2010

Gavin Malcolm, a former farmer who now lives in Wakefield near Nelson, had a stockpile of chemicals from his farming days that he wanted to get rid of. He had to pay for Agrecovery to come and collect them from him, but it was worth it, he says...Read more

Persistent problem solved

March 30, 2010

South Island vegetable growing business and New Zealand GAP approved supplier Wai-iti Fresh waited a long time for a programme like Agrecovery to solve their plastic disposal problems. On 240 hectares of land located about 20 minutes south of...Read more

Brownrigg leading the way

March 30, 2010

Leading New Zealand agribusiness Brownrigg Agriculture has a reputation for innovation with a proven willingness to test and adopt new practices that enhance product quality. Its latest initiative to ensure continued long-term sustainability has...Read more

QSM recipient backs Agrecovery

March 30, 2010

Katikati farmer and avocado and kiwifruit grower Hugh Moore will be heading to Government House on April 10 to pick up his Queen’s Service Medal for services to horticulture. A prominent figure in the industry since the 1970′s, this...Read more

Glad to be part of the enviro-loop

December 30, 2009

After more than 45 years as an agricultural pilot, Hallett Griffin has long dealt with the issue of disposing of the many plastic agrichemical containers generated in his line of work. Based in Palmerston North, he owns agricultural aviation...Read more

Trophy rewards environmental practices

December 30, 2009

The Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay 2007 has been awarded the trophy for Best Sustainable Wine, 2009, representing years of commitment to sustainable wine production by Villa Maria Estate. Presented at the Romeo Bragato Wine...Read more

Programme users win award

December 30, 2009

Agrecovery plays an important part in helping sheep farmers supply quality product to high-end overseas markets, say this year’s Silver Fern Farm’s Marks & Spencer Supplier of the Year award winners. Julie Crawford and her...Read more

Wrap Recycling initiative adds Value

September 30, 2009

Hawke’s Bay hay and balage contractor Mike Kettle is killing two birds with one stone with his decision to supply Agrecovery Wrap recycling bags for free to his farming clients. Not only is he taking a proactive stand to support the farm...Read more

World renowned golf course focused on environment

March 30, 2009

Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay boasts a world-class golf course that is blessed with a stunningly beautiful natural location. Behind the picture postcard landscape, however, Cape Kidnappers is sending a serious message about the importance...Read more