http://www.nzfap.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.nzfap.com en-us Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:54:15 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/167054/what-has-changed-in-nzfap-plus-v7/ NZFAP Plus Standard v7 introduces targeted refinements, with most changes focused on programme structure, registration, and pre-audit processes. A small number of requirement changes have also been made, but these have been kept to a minimum given the significant changes made in 2025. These refinements are intended to improve flow, strengthen clarity, and make the programme easier to follow in practice.The key programme changes include:Removal of self-assessment on applicationIntroduction o... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:51:22 +1200 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post167054 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/167005/what-has-changed-in-nzfap-v9/ NZFAP Standard v9 includes a small number of minor updates following the more significant changes made in 2025.There are no new requirements for farmers, and most farms are unlikely to need to change the way they currently operate. The refinements are intended to improve flow, strengthen clarity, and make the programme easier to follow in practice. Changes are clearly marked as “(Amended)” within the Standard.  The key changes relate to:Record retentionFarm and infrastructure mapsA... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:14:44 +1200 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post167005 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/165292/craig-hattle--new-nzfai-chair/ New Zealand Farm Assurance Inc (NZFAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hattle as the organisation’s new Chair of the Board.Hattle, who replaces existing Chair Nick Beeby, brings over 20 years of executive leadership and governance experience across agribusiness, health, engineering, technical services, consulting and sustainability sectors.“After a very thorough recruitment process, I am pleased to be handing the mantle over to someone of Craig’s calibre,” says Beeby. &nb... Fri, 22 May 2026 13:03:52 +1200 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post165292 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/147969/nzfap-plus-v6--whats-changed/ It is easy to determine the type of evidence that may be required with the addition of C, D and/or V (Conversation, Documentation, Visual inspection) at the end of each requirement. You should have received a copy of the latest Standard. If you didn't, please request one here.What's changed? It’s easy to find the requirements that are new or have been amended – just look for the words '(New)’ or ‘(Amended)’ at the end of each requirement.Key areas where changes... Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:02:28 +1200 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post147969 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/147950/nzfap-standard-v-8--whats-changed/ What’s changed? It is easy to determine the type of evidence that may be required with the addition of C, D and/or V (Conversation, Documentation, Visual inspection) at the end of each requirement. Key areas where changes have been made include: Farm and infrastructure mapOrigin and traceability  Biosecurity and food safety Animal welfare and animal healthRecording requirements, e.g. Livestock movement, animal remedy inventory and treatments, agrichemical inventor... Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:58:49 +1200 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post147950 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/137692/nzfai-in-the-news/ Farmers Weekly magazine talked to NZFAI Chair, Nick Beeby and General Manager, Megan Mounsey-Smith, about the work NZFAI is doing to provide end-to-end assurance across the supply chain for New Zealand's red meat and wool, and what might be next.Read the full article here.... Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post137692 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/post/137691/damien-oconnor-urges-farmers-to-tell-our-good-farming-story/ Former Trade Minister, Damien O’Connor, talks to Farmers Weekly magazine about his hopes for New Zealand farmers in global markets, encouraging them to make the most of the opportunity to promote their 'very good systems', to ensure they can continue to access the best-paying markets.Read the full article here.... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzfap.com/blog/#post137691