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The article discusses the development of a Shelter Mandate for the kiwifruit industry in New Zealand. The mandate aims to address concerns about spray drift incidents and community impact on the industry's social license. The article acknowledges that there are varying opinions and attitudes towards agrichemical spraying within communities, ranging from no concerns to a preference for no spraying at all. The industry recognizes the need to comply with regulations and is proactively implementing measures to maintain its social license, including self-regulation, research, continuous improvement, and education. The article also mentions ongoing initiatives such as a drift management toolbox and the use of Smart Apply spray technology. The industry is seeking feedback on the Shelter Mandate and considering its purpose and development in relation to other industry initiatives. [Extracted from the article] |
