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Jim Herdman
New Zealand Winegrowers Biosecurity Advisor Jim Herdman is retiring at the end of 2025, after six years helping develop NZW's member-facing biosecurity programme, putting together resources and guides, and delivering high-quality workshops and advice.
Jim also significantly improved the processes for the collection of accurate Biosecurity Vineyard Register data, which forms the basis of the annual Vineyard Report containing useful industry statistics and figures.
Classified as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act, the invasive weed velvetleaf can be resistant to many herbicides, making it difficult to control, while statistics note it has the potential to reduce yields by up to 70%.
According to new research, industry leaders have ranked world-class biodiversity as the number one priority for the 16th year in a row.
The year was marked by “progress, collaboration and reflection” in biosecurity, says New Zealand Winegrowers Biosecurity Advisor Jim Herdman.
OPINION: MPI's response to the yellow-legged hornet has received a mixed report card from New Zealand Beekeeping Inc (NZBI), with praise for the Ministry's expansion of response funding and front-line efforts in Auckland, but a sting in the tail - criticising MPI for not focusing enough on regions outside the big smoke.
Fruit growers and exporters are worried following the discovery of a male Queensland fruit fly in Auckland this week.
From the heights of tramping tracks to the depths of picnic baskets, a Banks Peninsular winemaker wants his wines to…
From a secluded corner of South Wairarapa, Paul and Amy Mason aim to forge wines that reflect their place.
In a global wine market facing headwinds and overall decline, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc continues to stand out as a…
