Pursuant to section 4 of the Commodity Levies (Arable Crops) Order 2024 (“Order”), a levy has been imposed on, and shall be payable by, the producers of any arable commodity grown in New Zealand.

In accordance with section 7 of the Order, the Foundation for Arable Research Incorporated has determined the levy rates for 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 will remain unchanged at:

• Herbage and amenity seed – 0.9% of sale value.
• All other grain and seed crops (cereals, pulses etc.) – 0.9% of sale value.
• Open pollinated vegetable seed crops – 0.9% of sale value.
• Hybrid vegetable seed crops – 0.6% of sale value.

Dated this 19th day of September 2024.

ALISON STEWART, Chief Executive, Foundation for Arable Research Incorporated, PO Box 23133, Hornby 8441.