Kiwifruit Industry Successful with EPA Decision on Hi-Cane

23 May 2024
Kiwifruit Industry Successful with EPA Decision on Hi-Cane
Seeka Limited [NZX:SEK] advises that the kiwifruit industry will be able to continue to use hydrogen
cyanamide (Hi-Cane) in New Zealand. The benefits from using Hi-Cane are significant. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision-making committee released their decision on the
reassessment of Hi-Cane today.
The decision keeps the existing approvals, adjusts the rules for its use, updates its hazard
classifications and removes the suggestion of a 10-year horizon for the use of the product. The new
rules for use take immediate effect. Seeka is supportive of the proposed adjustments, which align to
Seeka’s current operating procedures as a responsible orchard manager and grower.
“Seeka takes its environmental responsibility very seriously and is confident the decision achieves a
good outcome for kiwifruit growers without compromising the environment. We applaud the
process and outcome,” says Seeka chief executive Michael Franks.
A summary of the changes and information on the background of the reassessment can be found on
the EPA webpage: https://www.epa.govt.nz/public-consultations/decided/hydrogen-cyanamide-
reassessment/

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For further information please contact:

Michael Franks Seeka Chief Executive officer +64 21 356516
Nicola Neilson Seeka Chief Financial officer +64 21 841606