Pursuant to clause 9 of the Biosecurity (Response – Arable Crops Levy) Order 2023, (“Order”) the arable and maize biosecurity levies have been imposed.

In accordance with clause 10 of the Order, Seed and Grain Readiness and Response Incorporated has set the levies for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. The levy collection will begin on 1 April 2024.

Levy Rates:

1. Arable Crops Biosecurity Levy set at a rate of 0.1% on all harvested seed or grain (except maize) – shared equally between growers (0.05%) and merchant or processor (0.05%).
2. Maize Biosecurity Levy set at a rate of $0.25 per 10,000 seeds on hybrid seed sales – shared between the seed company ($0.0625), seed merchant or distributor ($0.0625) and the maize grower ($0.125). In the case of direct sales from the seed company to the grower, the seed company will collect the levy due from the grower ($0.125 per 10,000 seeds) and pay the levy of the seed company plus seed merchant or distributor ($0.125) – a total of $0.25 per 10,000 seeds.

Dated this 11th day of March 2024.

IVAN LAWRIE, Chairman, Seed and Grain Readiness and Response Inc.

Address: 185 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch 7678.